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Aschenputtel

A fairy tale from Household Stories by the Brothers Grimm

This reader retells 'Aschenputtel' (known in English as 'Cinderella') from Household Stories by the Brothers Grimm, collected by Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm and first published in the early nineteenth century. This text reflects its era; a few period terms have been modernised. The Grimms gathered traditional German folk tales and published them for families. Aschenputtel's story teaches children that kindness and goodness are rewarded, even when life is hard and people are unkind. The hazel tree, the helpful birds, and the golden shoe are images readers have remembered for generations.

Band

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

Length

short · about 406 words in 5 sections · 4 pictures

Source

Household Stories by the Brothers Grimm, 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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