The Twelve Dancing Princesses

“A king 👑 had twelve daughters.”

From Grimms' Fairy Tales, by Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm

This reader retells a classic fairy tale from Grimms' Fairy Tales, collected by brothers Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm and first published in the early nineteenth century. The Grimms gathered traditional stories told across Germany and wrote them down for families to share. This tale has delighted children for two hundred years with its mystery, magic, and a clever hero who solves a puzzle no one else could. It teaches that kindness, listening to good advice, and staying awake to what is really happening can lead to wonderful things. This text reflects its era.

Band

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

Length

short · about 330 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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