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Beauty of Form and Beauty of Mind

From Fairy Tales by Hans Christian Andersen

Hans Christian Andersen was a Danish author who wrote many beloved fairy tales in the nineteenth century. This story was first published in his collection of tales and explores an idea Andersen returned to often: that true beauty lies not only in appearance but in the mind and heart. Alfred learns this lesson through experience, and the story invites readers to consider what makes a person truly valuable. This text reflects its era; a few period terms have been modernised.

Band

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

Length

medium · about 803 words in 5 sections · 3 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 (10 questions) with answer key
• · Read-aloud script
• · Teacher’s Edition (members)

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