Among them was the mayor’s grown daughter. “ The Pied Piper of Hamelin” by the Brothers Grimm “He sounded his fife in the streets, but this time it wasn’t rats and mice that came to him, but rather children: a great number of boys and girls from their fourth year on. Talk with kids about ways they can keep themselves safe when they’re out in the world. Why I love it: This retelling of the well-known tale is a little less gruesome, since the hunter merely frightens the wolf into spitting out poor granny (instead of slicing open his belly).
‘The better to see you with, my dear,’ replied the wolf.”
“ Little Red Riding Hood” by the Brothers Grimm “‘But Grandmother! What big eyes you have,’ said Little Red Riding Hood. Was it really OK for Jack to steal from the giant? Ask them to write an essay sharing their thoughts on the subject, or use it for a fun classroom debate. Why I love it: This story is a fun read, but use it to get your students thinking critically. “ Jack and the Beanstalk” by Anonymous “Why, the beans his mother had thrown out of the window into the garden had sprung up into a giant beanstalk which went up and up and up until it reached the sky. For a fun activity, let kids decorate and eat their own gingerbread people. This retelling gives him a happy ending instead. Why I love it: In the original tale, the Gingerbread Man is eventually caught and eaten. “ The Gingerbread Man” by Anonymous “Run, run as fast as you can! You can’t catch me, I’m the Gingerbread Man!” In this version, the girl doesn’t need to kiss the frog, but she’s rewarded anyway. Why I love it: Kids love this familiar story about a prince in disguise and a young girl who keeps her word even though she doesn’t want to. ‘Now, then,’ thought the princess, ‘at last he is gone, and I shall be troubled with him no more.'” As soon as it was light, he jumped up, hopped downstairs, and went out of the house. “ The Frog Prince” by the Brothers Grimm “And the princess, though very unwilling, took him up in her hand, and put him upon the pillow of her own bed, where he slept all night long. Kids will also enjoy drawing the imaginary suit of clothes that the king thought he saw. Why I love it: This is a wonderful story for talking about peer pressure and being brave enough to stand up for what you believe in. “‘But the Emperor has nothing at all on!’ said a little child.” They can also have fun imagining what other items could be transformed to help Cinderella get to the ball! “ The Emperor’s New Clothes” by Hans Christian Andersen This older version is a little different than the Disney movie, so ask kids if they can identify the changes.
Why I love it: This is one of those short stories for kids that everyone probably already knows. Classic Fairy Tale Short Stories for Kids “ Cinderella” by Charles Perrault “‘Do not cry, Cinderella,’ she said ‘you also shall go to the ball, because you are a kind, good girl.'” Some of these short stories for kids, especially ones written a long time ago, may not be appropriate for every audience. Note: Always be sure to read a selection through before sharing it with children. We’ve also included ways to use these short stories with kids, in the classroom or at home. From quick fables with morals to old-fashioned fairy tales and folktales from around the world, this diverse collection offers something for any child.
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Looking for some free tales to use for close reading or classroom read-alouds? This roundup of short stories for kids has plenty of options.
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