The Turnip

From Grimms' Fairy Tales, by Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm

This story comes from the famous collection of folktales gathered by the Brothers Grimm in Germany in the early nineteenth century. This text reflects its era; a few period terms have been modernised. It is a tale about two brothers, a giant vegetable, and a lesson in cleverness and greed. The story shows how kindness and hard work can be rewarded, and how jealousy can lead someone into trouble.

Band

Yellow · Emerging readers, about 6 to 8

Length

medium · about 561 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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