The Straw, the Coal, and the Bean by the Brothers Grimm – 512 words
Three unlikely friends—a piece of straw, a glowing coal, and a bean—decide to escape an old woman’s kitchen after narrowly avoiding being cooked.

Inspiring Little Readers, One Story at a Time
The Straw, the Coal, and the Bean by the Brothers Grimm – 512 words
Three unlikely friends—a piece of straw, a glowing coal, and a bean—decide to escape an old woman’s kitchen after narrowly avoiding being cooked.
Hans in Luck by Grimms’ Fairy Tales – 2357 words Hans in Luck is about a cheerful young man who trades away his valuable belongings for increasingly less practical items, yet feels lucky and happy with each trade, ultimately finding joy in simplicity.
The Golden Bird by the Brothers Grimm is a classic fairy tale about a gardener’s youngest son who sets out on a journey to capture …