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The Iron Stove

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

This is a retelling of a classic tale first collected by the Brothers Grimm and published in the nineteenth century. The story comes from the oral tradition of Germany and was written down by Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm, who gathered hundreds of folk tales. This text reflects its era; a few period terms have been modernised. The tale is worth a child's time because it shows that keeping a promise matters, that journeys can be long and hard, and that help may come from unexpected places. A child who listens to this story sees courage, kindness and the joy of not giving up.

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

Length

short · about 389 words in 6 sections · 4 pictures

Source

The Yellow 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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