The Angel

From Fairy Tales by Hans Christian Andersen

Hans Christian Andersen was a Danish author who wrote beloved fairy tales in the nineteenth century. This story, first published in the mid-1800s, reflects its era; a few period terms have been modernised. Andersen often wrote about kindness, sacrifice and the value of humble things. This tale reminds the reader that love given to something small and simple can be worth more than grand beauty, and that God sees what we treasure in our hearts. The story is redemptive: death is gentle, and the child and the flower both find eternal joy.

Band

Yellow · Emerging readers, about 6 to 8

Length

medium · about 530 words in 6 sections · 4 pictures

Source

Fairy Tales of Hans Christian Andersen, H. C. Andersen · 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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