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The Shepherdess and the Chimney-Sweeper

A fairy tale retold from Hans Andersen

Hans Christian Andersen was a Danish storyteller whose fairy tales have been loved for nearly two hundred years. This tale was first published in the nineteenth century. It reflects its era: a few period terms have been modernised. Andersen's stories often show small, delicate characters who are brave in the face of a world much larger than they are. This tale reminds young readers that home and the ones we love are worth more than adventure, and that courage sometimes means knowing when to turn back.

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

Length

short · about 337 words in 5 sections · 4 pictures

Source

Hans Andersen's Fairy Tales, H. C. Andersen

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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