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Cat and Mouse in Partnership

From Grimms' Fairy Tales, by Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm

This tale comes from Grimms' Fairy Tales, collected by Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm and first published in the early nineteenth century. The brothers gathered folktales from oral tradition across German-speaking lands. This text reflects its era; a few period terms have been modernised. The story warns young readers about the dangers of trusting someone whose actions do not match their words, and it shows how greed and deception lead to betrayal. The Grimms' tales were meant to teach moral lessons through memorable, sometimes harsh, consequences.

Band

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

Length

medium · about 758 words in 6 sections · 3 pictures

Source

Grimms' Fairy Tales, 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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