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The Fir Tree

A fairy tale retold from Andersen's Fairy Tales, by H. C. Andersen

Hans Christian Andersen published this fairy tale in the nineteenth century. It is a story about a tree that is never satisfied with where he is — always wanting the next thing instead of enjoying the present. This text reflects its era; a few period terms have been modernised. The tale is worth a child's time because it teaches a truth that lasts: happiness is found in being grateful for what we have now, not in always wishing for something else.

Band

Yellow · Emerging readersTypical starting range: ages 6–8

Length

medium · about 565 words in 6 sections · 4 pictures

Source

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 (8 questions) with answer key
• · Read-aloud script
• · Colouring page
• · Teacher’s Edition (members)

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