The Nightingale

From Fairy Tales by Hans Christian Andersen

This tale was written by Hans Christian Andersen in 1843 and has been loved around the world ever since. The text reflects its era; a few period terms have been modernised. Andersen was a Danish storyteller who wrote hundreds of fairy tales. This story reminds us that real beauty and kindness matter more than jewels or machines, and that true friendship cannot be bought or commanded.

Band

Yellow · Emerging readers, about 6 to 8

Length

medium · about 544 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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