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The Three Brothers

From The Pink Fairy Book, by Andrew Lang

This story comes from The Pink Fairy Book, a collection gathered by Andrew Lang and first published in 1897. Lang collected fairy tales from around the world; this one was translated from the Brothers Grimm. It is a tale about fairness, skill and brotherly love. A father sets a challenge so he can choose fairly among his three sons, and each son shows remarkable cleverness—but the one who wins shows the most astonishing skill of all. The story reminds us that loving each other matters just as much as being clever. This text reflects its era.

Band

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

Length

short · about 350 words in 6 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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