The Happy Family

A fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen

Hans Christian Andersen wrote this gentle, humorous fairy tale in the nineteenth century. This text reflects its era; a few period terms have been modernised. Andersen is famous for stories that find wonder in small, everyday things. In "The Happy Family," he shows us the world through the eyes of snails who think their burdock forest is the finest place that ever was. The story reminds young readers that happiness comes from being content with what you have, not always wishing for something grander.

Band

Yellow · Emerging readers, about 6 to 8

Length

medium · about 519 words in 5 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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