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Thumbling

From Grimms' Fairy Tales, by Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm

This story comes from Grimms' Fairy Tales, collected by Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm in the nineteenth century. The Grimm brothers gathered folk tales from across Germany and published them for families to enjoy. This text reflects its era; a few period terms have been modernised. "Thumbling" is worth a child's time because it shows that even the smallest person can be clever, brave, and resourceful—and that a loving family is worth more than any amount of money.

Band

Yellow · Emerging readersTypical starting range: ages 6–8

Length

medium · about 571 words in 6 sections · 4 pictures

Source

Grimm's Fairy Stories, Jacob Grimm and Wilhelm Grimm

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
• · Teacher’s Edition (members)

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