Hansel and Gretel | A Classic Fairy Tale for Kids with Audio
📖 Story Summary
“Hansel and Gretel” is a classic bedtime story that teaches bravery, intelligence, and teamwork. This timeless fairy tale follows two children who outsmart a wicked witch and find their way home. With an important moral lesson about courage and clever thinking, this story is perfect for kids who love adventure! 🌲🏡✨
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📜 The Story of Hansel and Gretel
🌲 Lost in the Dark Forest
Once upon a time, near a deep forest, lived a poor woodcutter with his wife and two children—Hansel and Gretel. Their stepmother was cruel and often worried about not having enough food for the family.
One night, she whispered to the woodcutter, “We must leave the children in the forest, or we will all starve.” The kind father hesitated, but he had no choice.
Hansel, overhearing this, whispered to Gretel, “Don’t worry. I have a plan!” He sneaked outside and collected small white pebbles, hiding them in his pocket.
🍞 The Trail of Breadcrumbs
The next morning, their stepmother took Hansel and Gretel deep into the forest. As they walked, Hansel dropped small pebbles along the path.
When night fell and they were left alone, the moonlight shone on the white stones, and Hansel and Gretel followed them back home safely.
But the stepmother was furious! The next day, she took them even deeper into the woods. This time, Hansel left a trail of breadcrumbs. But when they tried to follow them, the birds had eaten every crumb!
Now, Hansel and Gretel were lost.
🏠 The Gingerbread House
After wandering for hours, they found a magical house made of gingerbread, candy, and chocolate. Hungry and tired, they began nibbling on the delicious walls.
Suddenly, the door creaked open, and an old woman with a crooked smile appeared.
“Oh, dear children, come inside! I have warm food and a cozy bed for you.”
Hansel and Gretel did not know that this woman was a wicked witch who lured children into her house to eat them!
🔒 Trapped by the Wicked Witch
As soon as they stepped inside, the witch locked Hansel in a cage and forced Gretel to cook food to fatten him up.
“When he is plump, I shall cook him for dinner!” the witch cackled.
Gretel worried for her brother but stayed brave. The clever girl thought of a plan.
Every day, the witch checked Hansel’s finger to see if he was fat enough. But Hansel tricked her—instead of his finger, he held out a thin chicken bone.
The witch, who had poor eyesight, felt the bone and thought, “Why is he still so skinny?”
Frustrated, she finally screamed, “I shall eat him today, fat or not!”
🔥 Outwitting the Witch
The witch ordered Gretel to heat the oven. But Gretel, thinking quickly, asked, “I don’t know how to check if it is hot enough. Can you show me?”
The greedy witch bent down to check the oven. In that moment, Gretel pushed her inside and slammed the door shut! 🔥
The wicked witch vanished in a puff of smoke.
Gretel quickly freed Hansel. Together, they explored the house and found a chest full of gold and jewels.
🏡 The Journey Home
Hansel and Gretel filled their pockets with treasure and followed a bright bird through the forest. After walking for hours, they found their father’s house!
The woodcutter hugged them with tears in his eyes. Their wicked stepmother was gone, and now, with the treasure, they would never be poor again.
From that day on, Hansel, Gretel, and their father lived happily ever after. 💖
🌟 Moral of the Story
🧠 Clever thinking and bravery can help overcome any danger.
🤝 Working together makes us stronger.
💖 Good always triumphs over evil.
🧐 Comprehension Questions
1️⃣ What did Hansel use to find his way home the first time?
2️⃣ Why did the breadcrumbs disappear?
3️⃣ What trick did Hansel use to fool the witch?
4️⃣ How did Gretel defeat the wicked witch?
5️⃣ What did Hansel and Gretel find in the witch’s house?
📌 Important Note:
This story is an adaptation of the classic Brothers Grimm fairy tale, rewritten in simple words to make it easy for children to understand and enjoy. visit us more often for more such amazing Bedtime stories for kids and do not forget to subscribe our YouTube channel.
