The Valiant Little Tailor

From Grimms' Fairy Tales, by Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm

The Valiant Little Tailor is a comic fairy tale from Grimms' Fairy Tales, first published in 1812 by the German brothers Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm. The story follows a clever tailor who uses his wits—not his strength—to outsmart giants, wild beasts and even a king. This tale has delighted readers for over two hundred years because it shows that brains can beat brawn, and that courage and cleverness are worth more than size.

Band

Yellow · Emerging readers, about 6 to 8

Length

medium · about 576 words in 6 sections · 4 pictures

Source

Grimms' Fairy Tales, 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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