Little Red Cap

From Grimms' Fairy Stories, by Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm

This reader retells "Little Red Cap" (also known as "Little Red Riding Hood"), a tale collected by Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm in the early nineteenth century. The Brothers Grimm gathered folk tales from across Germany and published them for children and families. This story teaches that it is dangerous to talk to strangers and to wander off the safe path. The Grimms' version includes the huntsman who rescues both Little Red Cap and her grandmother, showing that courage and quick thinking can defeat danger. This text reflects its era; a few period terms have been modernised.

Band

Purple · Pre-readers and first readers, about 4 to 5

Length

short · about 341 words in 6 sections · 4 pictures

Source

Grimm's Fairy Stories, Jacob Grimm and Wilhelm Grimm · Project Gutenberg

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

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