Hansel and Gretel
A brother and sister get lost in the woods and must work together to find a way home.
A story to read together
Hansel and Gretel
Take your time. Let the story unfold.
Hansel and Gretel were walking with their father through the forest when a thick fog rolled between the trees. They stopped to look at a bright bird, and when they turned back, their father was no longer in sight. The children knew they needed to stay together.
Lost among the trees
Hansel and Gretel called for their father, but the wind carried their voices away. They marked the path with small stones and followed the river downhill, hoping it would lead to a road.
A tricky invitation
The woman offered them more sweets and tried to keep them in the cottage. Hansel and Gretel noticed a small birdcage with forest birds inside.
A way to escape
The birds fluttered toward the river path. Hansel and Gretel followed from a safe distance, staying together and calling for help whenever they heard people nearby.
Home and a better plan
The family was glad to be together again. Their father apologized for losing sight of the children, and they agreed on safer rules for walks: stay together, use a clear meeting place and ask a trusted adult for help.
The end
After the final page
There is no single right answer. Invite young readers to notice, wonder and imagine.
How do the siblings help one another?
Which clues help them find their way through the story?
What helped Hansel and Gretel stay safe while they were lost?
Make something: Draw a simple safety map for a family walk. Mark a meeting place and a trusted adult to ask for help.
