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From Grimms' Fairy Tales, by Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm

This is one of the most beloved stories from the Brothers Grimm, first published in the early nineteenth century and known in many lands as Sleeping Beauty. Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm collected traditional tales from across Germany and published them so families everywhere could share them. This tale teaches that kindness is rewarded, that curses can be softened by goodness, and that patience and courage can break even the strongest enchantment. This text reflects its era; a few period terms have been modernised.

Band

Yellow · Emerging readersTypical starting range: ages 6–8

Length

medium · about 536 words in 6 sections · 4 pictures

Source

Grimms' Fairy Tales, 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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