MAGICAL ENGLISH

Fairy Tales with Tasks

A reading and activity book for Grades 3–4

6 original stories • vocabulary support • reading tasks • creative activities • answer key

Name: ________________________________    Class: __________

The Golden Acorn

Story 1  •  English Fairy Tales  •  Grades 3–4

Ruby was a small red squirrel. She lived in an old oak tree with her grandmother. One cool autumn morning, Ruby saw a golden acorn under a pile of leaves. It shone like a tiny sun.

“This acorn can make one wish come true,” said a gentle voice from the tree. Ruby thought about a room full of nuts. Then she heard two young mice crying. Their winter food was gone because the rain had filled their hollow.

Ruby held the acorn and said, “I wish every animal in the forest had enough food for winter.” The golden acorn opened, and hundreds of ordinary acorns rolled across the ground. Birds, mice, rabbits, and squirrels came to collect them.

Ruby did not get a room full of nuts, but everyone shared the food. That evening, her friends brought her berries, seeds, and warm hugs. Ruby smiled. A kind wish had made the whole forest rich.

WORD HELP  acorn — a nut from an oak tree; hollow — a hole inside a tree; wish — something you hope for; share — give some to others

The Golden Acorn — Tasks

1.   Choose the correct answer.

Where did Ruby live?  a) In a castle  b) In an oak tree  c) Near a river

What could the golden acorn do?  a) Sing  b) Fly  c) Make one wish come true What did Ruby wish for?  a) Food for every animal  b) A red coat  c) A bigger tree

2.   Write T (True) or F (False).

Ruby found the acorn in spring. ___

The rain filled the mice’s hollow. ___

Ruby kept all the food for herself. ___

Ruby’s friends thanked her. ___ 3. Put the events in order (1–4).

___ Ruby made a kind wish.

___ Ruby found a golden acorn.

___ The animals collected food.

___ Ruby heard the young mice crying.

4. Find and write.

A word that means “give some to others”: __________

Two kinds of forest food: __________ and __________

5. Think and write.

What would you wish for to help others?  I would wish for ________________________________.

The Little Cloud Who Helped

Story 2  •  English Fairy Tales  •  Grades 3–4

Puff was the smallest cloud in the sky. The big clouds could make loud thunder and heavy rain. Puff could only make seven tiny drops. “I am not useful,” he sighed.

One hot day, Puff drifted over a meadow. Every flower was tired, but one young sunflower looked especially thirsty. “Please help me,” she whispered. Puff tried to rain. One, two, three… seven drops fell on the sunflower. It was not enough.

Puff flew to the river and asked the wind for help. The wind pushed cool air up into the sky. Puff grew rounder and darker. He was nervous, but he stayed above the meadow. Soon a soft shower began.

The sunflower lifted her golden face. Bees danced between the wet flowers. “Your small drops showed your kind heart,” said the wind. “Asking for help made you strong.” Puff smiled. He was still a little cloud, but now he knew little helpers could do big things.

WORD HELP  thirsty — needing water; drift — move slowly in the air; meadow — a field with grass and flowers; brave — ready to do something difficult

The Little Cloud Who Helped — Tasks

1.   Choose the correct answer.

How many drops could Puff make at first?  a) Five  b) Seven  c) Ten

Who needed water most?  a) A sunflower  b) A bee  c) The wind

Who helped Puff grow?  a) The moon  b) The wind  c) A bird

2.   Match.

1.             cloud     a) a field with grass and flowers

2.             meadow    b) water that falls from the sky

3.             rain      c) a white or grey shape in the sky3. Complete the sentences.

Puff thought he was not __________. The wind pushed __________ air up. Soon a soft __________ began.

4.             Answer in a short sentence.

Why was Puff brave? __________________________________________

What lesson did Puff learn? ___________________________________

5.             Draw and label.

Draw Puff after he helps the meadow. Label: cloud, rain, sunflower.

The Dragon’s Berry Pies

Story 3  •  English Fairy Tales  •  Grades 3–4

A green dragon named Moss lived near a small village. He looked big and scary, but he loved baking berry pies. Every morning, sweet smoke came from his cave. The villagers saw the smoke and thought Moss was making fire.

One afternoon, three children followed the delicious smell. Inside the cave, Moss was trying to take twelve pies out of a stone oven. “Oh!” he cried. “My wings are too wide, and I keep dropping them.”

The children were not afraid. Lina carried the pies. Ben set the table. Sam picked fresh mint. Moss gave each child a warm slice. It was the best pie they had ever tasted.

The next day, Moss invited the whole village to a picnic. At first, the adults stood far away. Then the children ate pie beside their new friend. Soon everyone joined them. From that day on, smoke above the cave did not mean danger. It meant dessert was ready.

WORD HELP  village — a small town; smoke — grey air from a fire; oven — a hot place for baking; invite — ask someone to come

The Dragon’s Berry Pies — Tasks

1. Circle the best title.

a) A Dangerous Fire   b) The Dragon’s Berry Pies   c) Three Lost Children 2. Who did it? Write Moss, Lina, Ben, or Sam.

________ baked the pies.

________ carried the pies.

________ set the table. ________ picked mint.

3.   Write T (True) or F (False).

Moss lived in the village school. ___

The children followed a sweet smell. ___

The adults joined the picnic. ___

4.   Complete with words from the story.

Moss looked big and __________.

The pies were in a stone __________.

Smoke later meant __________ was ready.

5.   Be creative.

Design a new pie for Moss. Name: __________  Ingredients: __________________________

The Silver Star Path

Story 4  •  English Fairy Tales  •  Grades 3–4

Nico the rabbit did not like the dark. Every night, he closed his curtains before the moon appeared. One evening, he heard a quiet knock. A little hedgehog stood outside. “My sister is lost in the forest,” she said.

Nico’s paws shook, but he took his lantern. “I will help you,” he said. The forest was full of strange shadows. Then one silver star fell between the trees. Another star appeared farther ahead. Together, the stars made a shining path.

Nico and the hedgehog followed it. Near a fern, they heard a tiny sneeze. The lost sister was cold but safe. Nico wrapped her in his blue scarf. The three animals walked home under the silver stars.

The next night, Nico opened his curtains. The dark forest was still mysterious, but it was also beautiful. He understood that courage did not mean having no fear. Courage meant helping someone even when you felt afraid.

WORD HELP  path — a small way to walk on; lantern — a light you can carry; lost — not knowing where you are; courage — strength to face fear

The Silver Star Path — Tasks

1.   Choose the correct answer.

What was Nico afraid of?  a) Rain  b) The dark  c) Birds

What did he carry?  a) A lantern  b) A basket  c) A map

Where was the lost hedgehog?  a) Near a fern  b) In a tree  c) By a castle

2.   Put the events in order (1–4).

___ Nico heard a knock.

___ They found the little sister.

___ Silver stars made a path.

___ Nico opened his curtains the next night.

3.   Find the opposites in the story.light ≠9 __________ warm ≠9 __________ closed ≠9 __________

4.   Answer.

Was Nico afraid? ______  Did he still help? ______

What does courage mean in this story? __________________________

5.   Make a star path.

Write one kind action inside each of three stars:  __________   __________   __________★             ★            ★

Bolt’s Magic Garden

Story 5  •  English Fairy Tales  •  Grades 3–4

Bolt was a cheerful yellow robot. He could count to one thousand, lift heavy boxes, and clean a room in one minute. But he could not grow a flower.

An old gardener gave Bolt three silver seeds. “Plant them with care,” she said. Bolt put the seeds in the ground. He watered them every ten minutes. Nothing happened. He played music to them. Nothing happened. He even told them robot jokes. Still nothing.

“Maybe the seeds are broken,” Bolt said sadly. The gardener smiled. “Growing takes time. Give them sunlight, water, and patience.” Bolt made a small watering plan. Every morning, he checked the soil. Then he waited.

On the seventh day, three green shoots appeared. Later, they became bell-shaped flowers that played a tiny song in the wind. Bolt danced around his garden. He learned that not every problem needed speed. Some wonderful things needed time.

WORD HELP  robot — a machine that can do tasks; seed — the small beginning of a plant; patient — able to wait calmly; bloom — open as a flower

Bolt’s Magic Garden — Tasks

1.   Tick (✓) what Bolt could do at the beginning.

□ count to 1,000   □ grow a flower   □ lift boxes   □ clean quickly

2.   Choose the correct answer.

Who gave Bolt the seeds?  a) A child  b) A gardener  c) A dragon

When did green shoots appear?  a) Day 3  b) Day 7  c) Day 10

3.   Complete the growing plan.

Seeds need __________, __________, and patience.

Bolt checked the __________ every morning. The flowers played a tiny __________.

4.   Number Bolt’s actions.

___ He waited.

___ He planted three seeds.

___ Green shoots appeared.

___ He watered them too often.

5.   Think and write.

Something I need patience for: ___________________________________________

The Rainbow Bridge

Story 6  •  English Fairy Tales  •  Grades 3–4

Finn the fox lived on one side of a woodland stream. Olive the owl lived on the other side. They often waved to each other, but the water was too deep for Finn and too windy for Olive to fly across.

After a summer shower, a tiny rainbow touched both sides of the stream. “It looks like a bridge!” called Finn. He stepped onto the red stripe. Olive stepped onto the violet stripe. Slowly, they met in the middle.

They talked, laughed, and shared a blueberry cake. But when the sun came out, the rainbow began to fade. “We need a bridge that will stay,” said Olive.

The next morning, Finn brought strong sticks. Olive carried long grass. Beavers, birds, and rabbits came to help. Together they built a safe wooden bridge. The rainbow bridge lasted only a few minutes, but it gave them a wonderful idea. Finn and Olive promised to meet every Saturday.

WORD HELP  stream — a small river; bridge — a way over water; promise — say you will do something; together — with another person

The Rainbow Bridge — Tasks

1.   Choose the correct answer.

What separated Finn and Olive?  a) A wall  b) A stream  c) A road

Where did they first meet?  a) On a rainbow  b) In a tree  c) At a cottage

What did they build?  a) A boat  b) A wooden bridge  c) A tower

2.   Match the character to the action.

1.          Finn     a) carried long grass

2.          Olive    b) brought strong sticks3. Friends  c) helped build the bridge 3. Write T (True) or F (False).

The rainbow appeared after snow. ___

Finn and Olive shared cake. ___ They promised to meet on Saturdays. ___

4.   Complete.

The rainbow began to __________ when the sun came out.

Everyone worked __________.

The rainbow gave them an __________.

5.   Friendship promise.

I promise to be a good friend by _________________________________________.

Answer Key

Suggested answers for the teacher

1. The Golden Acorn

1) b, c, a. 2) F, T, F, T. 3) 3, 1, 4, 2. 4) share; possible: acorns, berries, seeds.

2. The Little Cloud Who Helped

1) b, a, b. 2) 1–c, 2–a, 3–b. 3) useful, cool, shower. 4) Possible: He stayed and tried; little helpers can do big things.

3. The Dragon’s Berry Pies

1) b. 2) Moss, Lina, Ben, Sam. 3) F, T, T. 4) scary, oven, dessert.

4. The Silver Star Path

1) b, a, a. 2) 1, 3, 2, 4. 3) dark, cold, opened/open. 4) Yes; yes; helping even when afraid.

5. Bolt’s Magic Garden

1) count, lift boxes, clean quickly. 2) b, b. 3) sunlight, water, soil, song. 4) 3, 1, 4, 2.

6. The Rainbow Bridge

1) b, a, b. 2) 1–b, 2–a, 3–c. 3) F, T, T. 4) fade, together, idea.

Note: Creative tasks may have different correct answers.