The Little Brother and Sister

From Grimms' Fairy Tales, by Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm

Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm collected this tale in nineteenth-century Germany and published it in their famous book of fairy stories. The story has magic, transformation, a wicked stepmother, and a happy ending where love and loyalty win. This text reflects its era; a few period terms have been modernised. It is worth reading because it shows how caring for someone you love matters more than anything else, even when things seem impossible.

Band

Yellow · Emerging readers, about 6 to 8

Length

medium · about 579 words in 6 sections · 4 pictures

Source

Grimm's Fairy Stories, Jacob Grimm and Wilhelm Grimm · Project Gutenberg

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 (8 questions) with answer key
• · Read-aloud script
• · Colouring page

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