Hansel and Gretel

From Grimms' Fairy Tales, by Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm

This is a famous fairy tale collected by the Brothers Grimm in the early 1800s in Germany. Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm gathered traditional stories told by ordinary people and published them so the tales would not be lost. This text reflects its era; a few period terms have been modernised. The story teaches children about cleverness, courage, and care for one another in the face of danger. It has been loved by readers for more than two hundred years.

Band

Yellow · Emerging readers, about 6 to 8

Length

medium · about 578 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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