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The Travels of Tom Thumb

From Grimm's Fairy Tales, by Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm

This tale comes from Grimm's Fairy Tales, collected by the brothers Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm in nineteenth-century Germany. The Grimms gathered hundreds of folk stories from oral tradition and published them for families and scholars. This text reflects its era; a few period terms have been modernised. Tom Thumb tales appear in many cultures, celebrating cleverness and courage over size. This story rewards a child's time because it shows that bravery, quick thinking and loyalty to family matter more than physical strength.

Band

Green · Independent readers, earlyTypical starting range: ages 9–11

Length

medium · about 802 words in 6 sections · 3 pictures

Source

Grimm's Fairy Stories, Jacob Grimm and Wilhelm Grimm

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 (10 questions) with answer key
• · Read-aloud script
• · Teacher’s Edition (members)

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