The Three Spinsters

A fairy tale from Household Stories by the Brothers Grimm

The Three Spinsters is a fairy tale collected by Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm in the nineteenth century and published in Household Stories by the Brothers Grimm. This text reflects its era; a few period terms have been modernised. The story teaches that cleverness and kindness matter more than endless work, and that help can come from unexpected places. It is one of the Grimms' lesser-known tales but carries the same wit and warmth as their more famous stories.

Band

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

Length

short · about 392 words in 5 sections · 4 pictures

Source

Household Stories by the Brothers Grimm, 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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