The History of Tom Thumb

From English Fairy Tales, by Joseph Jacobs

The History of Tom Thumb is a traditional English fairy tale, collected by Joseph Jacobs in the late nineteenth century and drawn from older chapbook versions. This text reflects its era; a few period terms have been modernised. The story of the tiny hero who survives impossible dangers and wins the admiration of a king has delighted children for hundreds of years. It rewards courage, cleverness and kindness, and shows that even the smallest person can do great things.

Band

Yellow · Emerging readers, about 6 to 8

Length

medium · about 588 words in 6 sections · 4 pictures

Source

English Fairy Tales, Joseph Jacobs · 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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