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Delaying Is Not Forgetting

From Fairy Tales of Hans Christian Andersen, by Hans Christian Andersen

Hans Christian Andersen (1805–1875) was a Danish author best known for his literary fairy tales. 'Delaying Is Not Forgetting' was first published in the nineteenth century as part of his collected tales. This text reflects its era; a few period terms have been modernised. The story is told in three episodes, each illustrating the same moral truth: small acts of kindness, hidden and delayed, are neither wasted nor forgotten. Andersen's fables reward attention to structure and theme, making them ideal for readers developing skill in literary argument and inference.

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Blue · Independent readers, confidentTypical starting range: ages 12–14

Length

long · about 1012 words in 3 sections · 2 pictures

Source

Fairy Tales of Hans Christian Andersen, H. C. Andersen

First published

see the About page in the reader

Regions

Canada · United States

Included formats

• · Web reader and PDF
• · EPUB for e-readers
• · Home-print sheet
• · Folded booklet
• · Binder edition (8.5 × 11)
• · Worksheet
• · Quick Check (9 questions) with answer key
• · Read-aloud script
• · Teacher’s Edition (members)

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