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The Dream of Little Tuk

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

This reader is drawn from Andersen's Fairy Tales by Hans Christian Andersen, the Danish storyteller whose tales have been loved for nearly two centuries. First published in the nineteenth century, the story reflects its era; a few period terms have been modernised. Little Tuk's dream is a gentle way to learn: kindness is rewarded, and sometimes help comes in surprising forms. The original takes the reader on a journey through the towns of Denmark; this retelling keeps the magic and the lesson that goodness and effort open doors.

Band

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

Length

short · about 313 words in 5 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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