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Tommelise

From Hans Andersen's Fairy Tales, by H. C. Andersen

This is the classic fairy tale "Tommelise" (known in English as "Thumbelina") by Hans Christian Andersen, the Danish writer whose stories have been loved by children for nearly two hundred years. First published in 1835, it tells of a thumb-sized girl's journey from kidnapping to freedom, and from loneliness to belonging. This text reflects its era; a few period terms have been modernised. Andersen's tales reward patience and kindness, and this one shows a child that goodness finds its own reward, even when the journey is long and hard.

Band

Yellow · Emerging readersTypical starting range: ages 6–8

Length

medium · about 542 words in 6 sections · 4 pictures

Source

Hans Andersen's Fairy Tales, H. C. Andersen

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
• · Teacher’s Edition (members)

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