The Daisy

A fairy tale retold from Hans Christian Andersen

Hans Christian Andersen (1805–1875) was a Danish storyteller whose fairy tales are read all over the world. "The Daisy" was first published in 1838. This tale is about a small flower who sees kindness and cruelty, and learns that true worth is not the same as being noticed. Andersen's stories often show how the humble and overlooked have as much value as the grand and proud.

Band

Yellow · Emerging readers, about 6 to 8

Length

medium · about 550 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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