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Hans in Luck

From Grimms' Fairy Tales, by Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm

This story is from Grimms' Fairy Tales, collected by Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm in the early nineteenth century. This text reflects its era; a few period terms have been modernised. Hans makes one trade after another, each time thinking he is getting something better. The story shows us that sometimes what we think makes us happy is not what we need. Hans learns that being free and light-hearted is better than owning heavy things.

Band

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

Length

short · about 355 words in 6 sections · 4 pictures

Source

Grimms' Fairy Tales, 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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