拇指姑娘的英文版故事简短版如下：

Once upon a time, there was a beautiful little girl who was only as big as a thumb. She lived in a flowerpot and could sing and dance, which made everyone love her. One night, a big toad took her away and wanted her to be his toy. Thumbelina didn't like the toad and cried. She used a green leaf as a boat and fled quietly. The fishes in the water saved her, and she met the king of flowers who finally helped her get home.

建议：这个故事充满了奇幻和冒险元素，适合儿童阅读，可以激发他们的想象力和对自然界的热爱。