The Donkey, the Table and the Stick

A fairy tale retold from English Fairy Tales by Joseph Jacobs

This fairy tale comes from English Fairy Tales, collected by Joseph Jacobs and published in 1890. Jacobs gathered traditional stories from across England and retold them so children could enjoy them. This story is about a boy who learns that cleverness and a little magic can help you get back what is yours. The tale teaches that kindness and loyalty matter more than riches.

Band

Yellow · Emerging readers, about 6 to 8

Length

medium · about 565 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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