Dummling and the Three Feathers

From Grimm's Fairy Stories, by Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm

This tale comes from Grimm's Fairy Stories, collected by the German brothers Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm in the nineteenth century. The Grimms gathered folk tales from storytellers across Europe, preserving stories that had been told for generations. This text reflects its era; a few period terms have been modernised. The story rewards children who see that kindness and politeness matter more than appearing clever, and that the one others laugh at may be the one who succeeds.

Band

Yellow · Emerging readers, about 6 to 8

Length

medium · about 586 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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