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Princess Rosette

From The Red Fairy Book, by Andrew Lang

This story comes from The Red Fairy Book, collected by Andrew Lang and first published in 1890. Lang gathered fairy tales from many countries and retold them for children. 'Princess Rosette' is a French literary fairy tale by Madame d'Aulnoy, written in the 1600s. This reader reflects the language and customs of that earlier time. The story teaches that true beauty comes from kindness, and that wickedness is found out in the end. It shows a brother's love, a faithful little dog, and a princess who stays good even when terrible things happen to her. This text reflects its era.

Band

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

Length

short · about 332 words in 6 sections · 4 pictures

Source

The Red Fairy Book, Andrew Lang

First published

1890

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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