The Shepherdess and the Chimney-Sweep

A fairy tale retold from Hans Christian Andersen

Hans Christian Andersen was a Danish storyteller whose fairy tales are loved around the world. 'The Shepherdess and the Chimney-Sweep' (also called 'The Shepherdess and the Sheep') was first published in 1845. This reader reflects its era; a few period terms have been modernised. Andersen's tale reminds us that courage, loyalty and love matter more than silver or titles, and that home is wherever the people we love are safe.

Band

Yellow · Emerging readers, about 6 to 8

Length

medium · about 568 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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