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The Willow-Wren and the Bear

A tale retold from Grimms' Fairy Tales, by Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm

This tale comes from Grimms' Fairy Tales, collected by the brothers Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm in nineteenth-century Germany. This text reflects its era; a few period terms have been modernised. The story teaches that words have consequences and that pride must sometimes bow to humility. Even the smallest creatures deserve respect, and an insult can grow into something much larger if left unanswered. The resolution shows that genuine apology restores peace.

Band

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

Length

short · about 344 words in 5 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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