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The Leap-frog

From Andersen's Fairy Tales, by H. C. Andersen

This story comes from Andersen's Fairy Tales, a collection by the Danish writer Hans Christian Andersen, first published in the nineteenth century. Andersen's tales are loved around the world for their humour, heart and wisdom. In this story, three very different jumpers compete to win the hand of a Princess—but the winner is not the one who jumps the highest. The story invites children to think about cleverness, pride and what it really means to win. This text reflects its era.

Band

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

Length

short · about 368 words in 6 sections · 4 pictures

Source

Andersen's Fairy Tales, 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 (6 questions) with answer key
• · Read-aloud script
• · Colouring page
• · Teacher’s Edition (members)

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