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The Queen Bee

A fairy tale from Grimms' Fairy Tales, by Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm

This fairy tale was collected by Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm and first published in Germany in the early nineteenth century. This text reflects its era; a few period terms have been modernised. The story has been remembered for two hundred years because it shows that kindness—even to the smallest creatures—is never wasted, and that a gentle heart can succeed where strength and cleverness fail.

Band

Yellow · Emerging readersTypical starting range: ages 6–8

Length

medium · about 589 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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