Frederick and Catherine

From Grimms' Fairy Tales, by Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm

This tale is from Grimms' Fairy Tales, collected by German brothers Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm in the early 1800s. The story reflects its era; a few period terms have been modernised. "Frederick and Catherine" is a humorous folktale about a well-meaning wife whose mistakes pile up in surprising ways. The story's charm lies in Catherine's innocent logic and the unexpected happy ending that rewards the couple despite all the chaos.

Band

Yellow · Emerging readers, about 6 to 8

Length

medium · about 592 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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