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The House in the Wood

From Grimm's Fairy Tales, collected by Andrew Lang

This tale comes from the collection of Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm, retold by Andrew Lang in The Pink Fairy Book, first published in 1897. The text reflects its era; a few period terms have been modernised. At the heart of the story is a simple, powerful test: kindness to animals as well as people. The youngest daughter thinks of others before herself, and her gentleness breaks an enchantment. Children see that small acts of care matter, and that how we treat those who cannot reward us reveals who we truly are.

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

Length

short · about 383 words in 5 sections · 4 pictures

Source

The Pink Fairy Book, Andrew Lang

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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