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Mr. Vinegar

From English Fairy Tales, by Joseph Jacobs

This story comes from English Fairy Tales, collected by Joseph Jacobs and first published in 1890. It is a classic tale about a man who keeps trading one thing for another until he has nothing left. This text reflects its era; a few period terms have been modernised. The story teaches children to think carefully before making a choice and to be content with what they have.

Band

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

Length

short · about 371 words in 6 sections · 4 pictures

Source

English Fairy Tales, Joseph Jacobs

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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