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Brer Rabbit Ties Mr Lion

A trickster tale retold from Nights With Uncle Remus, by Joel Chandler Harris

This tale comes from Nights With Uncle Remus by Joel Chandler Harris, a collection of traditional African American trickster stories first published in 1883. In these stories, Brer Rabbit uses his wits to outsmart bigger, stronger animals. This text reflects its era; the original dialect has been retold in modern language for young listeners. Trickster tales like this one teach children that cleverness can be just as powerful as size or strength.

Band

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

Length

short · about 335 words in 5 sections · 4 pictures

Source

Nights With Uncle Remus, Joel Chandler Harris

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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