Dummling and the Three Feathers

“Once upon a time, a king had three sons.”

From Grimms' Fairy Stories, by Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm

This is one of the famous fairy tales collected by the Brothers Grimm in Germany during the early nineteenth century. It tells the story of a youngest son whom everyone underestimates, but who proves himself through kindness and courage. Like many fairy tales, it rewards the gentle-hearted and teaches that wisdom is not always found where people expect it. The Grimms gathered these stories from oral tradition and published them so families everywhere could share them. This text reflects its era; a few period terms have been modernised.

Band

Purple · Pre-readers and first readersTypical starting range: ages 4–5

Length

short · about 327 words in 6 sections · 4 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 (6 questions) with answer key
• · Read-aloud script
• · Colouring page
• · Teacher’s Edition (members)

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