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The Farm-yard Rooster and the Weather-rooster

From Fairy Tales by Hans Christian Andersen

Hans Christian Andersen was a Danish writer whose fairy tales are read around the world. This story was first published in the nineteenth century. Andersen often used talking animals and everyday objects to explore human qualities such as pride, usefulness, and the danger of thinking too highly of oneself. This tale asks the reader to consider which is better: to be active and useful, even if imperfect, or to be proud and distant, doing nothing at all. It rewards a second reading. This text reflects its era.

Band

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

Length

medium · about 773 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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