Written by the Brothers Grimm, "Hansel and Gretel" is a classic children's story that follows an older brother and a younger sister as they navigate hardships and perils in the forest. This inspirational fairy tale for kids imparts important moral lessons about courage, resilience, and resourcefulness. It's great for reading aloud, bedtime storytelling, and preschool English lessons.
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00:00Welcome to Fabulous Fables, where small stories have big lessons.
00:04Today, we're going to hear the classic kid's story, Hansel and Gretel.
00:09This inspiring tale shows us how children can overcome the scariest situations all by themselves.
00:16Let's dive right in.
00:18Once upon a time, there dwelled in the woods a pair of siblings named Hansel and Gretel.
00:23The two children lived in a small wooden hut with their father and stepmother.
00:28Their father was a poor woodcutter, and the family often ran out of food.
00:33One night, the stepmother said to the father,
00:36There isn't enough food for the fur of us.
00:39Why don't we leave the kids in the forest to fend for themselves?
00:43Then, we'll have more to eat.
00:46How can I abandon my own children in the woods?
00:48The woodcutter protested.
00:50The wild beasts will tear them to pieces.
00:53Oh, you fool.
00:55The wife continued nagging.
00:57If we don't do this, we'll all die of hunger.
01:01You may as well get our coffins ready.
01:03She gave him no peace until he finally agreed to get rid of his two children.
01:08All right.
01:09But I feel sorry for them.
01:11All the same, he muttered.
01:14As they were very hungry, Hansel and Gretel hadn't been able to sleep.
01:18So, they overheard the conversation between their father and stepmother.
01:24Gretel wept grievously and said,
01:27Now we're on our own.
01:28What will become of us?
01:30Shush!
01:31Don't cry.
01:32Gretel!
01:33We'll find a way to escape.
01:35I promise.
01:36Hansel comforted his little sister.
01:38After everyone had fallen asleep, he got out of bed, unbarred the back door, and slipped out.
01:44In the backyard, there were white pebbles glittering like pieces of silver in the moonlight.
01:50Hansel stooped down and filled his pockets with as many of them as they could hold.
01:56Then, he went back inside the house, lay down on his bed, and fell asleep.
02:02The next day, even before the sun came up, the stepmother went and woke the two children.
02:08Wake up, you little loafers!
02:11She yelled.
02:12We're going into the forest to gather wood.
02:15Here's something for your lunch, she said as she gave them to pieces of bread.
02:20Don't eat it before lunch.
02:22It's all you'll get for the day.
02:23Since Hansel had to carry stones in his pockets, Gretel took the bread and put it in her apron.
02:29At sunrise, the family of Ver set out for the forest.
02:33After they had gone a short distance, Hansel suddenly stopped walking and looked back toward the house.
02:39He did this repeatedly along the way, until his father took notice of his strange behavior.
02:45Hansel, why are you lagging behind?
02:48The woodcutter asked, what are you peeping at?
02:51Watch your step and try to keep up.
02:53Actually, Hansel wasn't struggling to keep up.
02:57Each time he stopped, he discreetly dropped a white pebble out of his pocket onto the path.
03:03After a long walk, they reached a clearing in the middle of the forest.
03:07Children, go and fetch some wood, said the father.
03:11I'll light a fire so that you won't feel cold.
03:14Hansel and Gretel gathered branches and twigs until they had enough to make a pile the size of a little
03:21mountain.
03:21The pile of brushwood was set ablaze, and the flames leaped into the air.
03:26Now, children, stay here by the fire and rest yourselves, the stepmother said.
03:32Your father and I are going into the forest to chop wood.
03:36When we're ready to go home, we'll come back for you.
03:39At midday, Hansel and Gretel ate their pieces of bread and continued to wait beside the fire.
03:45They thought their father was nearby as they could hear the strokes of the axe.
03:50However, it wasn't an axe they heard.
03:53Instead, it was a log tied to a tree, shaken back and forth by the wind.
03:58After sitting there for a long time, their eyes began to close from weariness.
04:03Soon, they fell asleep.
04:05When the two children awoke, it was getting dark.
04:08Cold and afraid, Gretel started crying and asked her brother,
04:13How are we going to get out of these woods?
04:15Hansel reassured her,
04:17Don't fret.
04:18We'll find our way home when the moon rises.
04:21After a while, the moon shone through the trees and illuminated the white pebbles along the path leading home.
04:28Happy that his plan worked, Hansel took his little sister's hand and followed the trail of pebbles.
04:34They walked tirelessly through the night and arrived at their father's house at the break of day.
04:40Upon seeing Hansel and Gretel at the door, the stepmother exclaimed,
04:45Oh, you naughty children!
04:47Why didn't you wake up when we called you?
04:50We thought you didn't want to go home.
04:52However, the father was overjoyed to see his two children safe and sound.
04:58He had reproached himself for deserting them.
05:00Not long afterward, a severe famine struck and brought great misery to every corner of the land.
05:08One night, Hansel and Gretel heard their stepmother complaining to their father,
05:12Everything is consumed.
05:14There's only half a loaf of bread in the house.
05:17When that's gone, we'll be done for.
05:20The children must go.
05:21She continued,
05:23This time, we'll take them even deeper into the woods,
05:26so they won't find their way back here.
05:28It's the only way to save ourselves.
05:31Again, the father felt heavy-hearted.
05:34If it were up to me, I'd rather share the last crust with my children.
05:38He said timidly.
05:40Nonetheless, his wife would listen to nothing he said and kept reproaching and taunting him.
05:46Because he consented the first time, he couldn't say no the second time.
05:51So, he again agreed to get rid of his children.
05:54Once the old people had gone to sleep, Hansel tried to sneak out of the house to pick up pebbles
06:01like he did before.
06:02But he found that his stepmother had locked the door, so he couldn't get out.
06:07He went back into the room and comforted Gretel.
06:10Don't cry.
06:11My dear sister, sleep in peace.
06:15God won't forsake us.
06:16At early dawn, the stepmother came and got Hansel and Gretel out of bed.
06:21Then, she gave them to pieces of bread, which were smaller than the previous pieces.
06:27While they were walking to the forest, Hansel broke his bread in his pocket.
06:31Every now and then, he stopped and dropped a crumb onto the path.
06:36The father and the stepmother led the two children deep into the woods, farther than they had ever gone before.
06:43After making a big fire, the woman said,
06:46Sit here and rest.
06:47Children, if you feel tired, go ahead and take a nap.
06:52We're off to Chopwood.
06:54When we're done, we'll come back here to fetch you.
06:56At noon, Gretel gave half of her bread to Hansel, who had used his piece to mark the way home.
07:03Feeling exhausted, they soon fell asleep.
07:06The afternoon passed, but nobody came for them.
07:09The poor children didn't wake up until it was dark.
07:13Once again, Hansel consoled his little sister.
07:17Don't worry, Gretel.
07:19All we have to do is wait for the moon to come out.
07:23Then, we'll see the crumbs of bread I strewed, and they'll lead us home.
07:27When the moon appeared, the two siblings started searching for the breadcrumbs, but they found none.
07:33Apparently, the birds that lived in the woods had eaten up all the crumbs.
07:38Never mind, little sister, Hansel said confidently.
07:42We'll surely find a way out.
07:44The two siblings walked all night and all day, but they couldn't get out of the forest.
07:50And they were terribly hungry, as they had eaten nothing but a few small berries they found on the bushes.
07:57At last, they became so tired that their legs couldn't carry them any farther.
08:02They lay down under a large tree and fell fast asleep.
08:05It had already been to days since Hansel and Gretel left their father's house.
08:10Although they were hungry and fatigued, they continued looking for a way out of the woods.
08:16At around midday, they saw an enchanting white bird perched on a branch.
08:21It sang so delightfully that they stood motionless and listened.
08:25When it had finished singing, it spread its wings and flew off.
08:30The two siblings followed the bird and came to a clearing with a small cottage in the middle.
08:35As they approached the cottage, they saw that it was no ordinary house.
08:40The walls were made of gingerbread, the roof was covered with cakes, and the window panes were sparkling sugar.
08:46Wow, that's the most delicious-looking house I've ever seen, Hansel exclaimed excitedly.
08:54Come on, Gretel, let's have a glorious feast.
08:58Without hesitation, the starving children started eating their favorite parts of the house.
09:04Hansel reached up and grabbed the cake from the roof,
09:07while Gretel broke a piece off the chocolate bench and sat down to savor it.
09:12The two siblings couldn't stop eating.
09:14Let's just stay here forever, Hansel mumbled as he munched on a piece of gingerbread he had taken off the
09:21wall.
09:22As he was trying to break a piece off the toffee door, it slowly swung open.
09:27Suddenly, a soft voice called out from behind the door.
09:31Who's that rapping at my door?
09:33An old woman, leaning on a cane, came hobbling out.
09:38But, startled and frightened, Hansel and Gretel dropped all the yummy food they had in their hands.
09:43The old woman nodded her head and said in a gentle tone,
09:47Oh, you poor children, who brought you here?
09:51Don't be afraid.
09:52Come inside and stay with me.
09:54I have lots more tasty treats for you.
09:57She seemed friendly and kind, so the children followed her into the house.
10:02The old woman prepared for Hansel and Gretel a sumptuous meal of sugared pancakes, nuts, cookies, and milk.
10:10Afterward, she went into the back room and covered beautiful beds with clean white linen.
10:16When the two siblings lay down on those soft, cozy bed, they fell asleep instantly.
10:22Although she appeared to be very kind to Hansel and Gretel, the old woman was actually a wicked witch.
10:29She had built the gingerbread house to entice and waylay children.
10:34As soon as they fell into her hands, she killed and cooked them and treated herself to a grand feast.
10:41Early in the morning, the old witch entered the back room and stroked the children's chubby red cheeks while they
10:48were sleeping.
10:49What delectable morsels they'll be!
10:52She muttered excitedly to herself.
10:54Then, she grabbed Hansel with her bony hand, threw him into an iron cage, and locked the door.
11:01The boy woke up and screamed at the top of his lungs, but it was to no avail.
11:07Gretel came next.
11:08The witch shook her roughly and cried,
11:11Wake up, you lazy bones!
11:13Draw water from the well and cook something nice for your brother.
11:17Once he's plump enough, he'll make me a fine dinner!
11:21Feeling terrified, Gretel wept bitterly, but it was useless as she had to do whatever the witch ordered her.
11:29So, Hansel was served delicious and plentiful meals, while Gretel received nothing but porridge.
11:36Every now and then, the evil witch hobbled over to the cage to check if Hansel was getting fatter.
11:42Stretch out your finger, she said.
11:45Let me feel, if you're ready to be eaten.
11:48Aware that the old woman had very poor sight, the sharp-witted boy held out a bone instead.
11:54As she squeezed the bone, she wondered why he wasn't getting any fatter.
11:58After a few weeks, the witch found that Hansel was still as skinny as before.
12:03She lost her patience and couldn't wait any longer.
12:07Gretel, she yelled at the girl.
12:09Hurry up and fetch some water.
12:11I don't care if Hansel is fat or thin.
12:14I'm going to slaughter, cook, and eat him today.
12:17The poor little sister wailed bitterly as she carried the water.
12:21Oh, dear God, please help us, she cried with tears rolling down her cheeks.
12:27Had we been eaten by the wolves in the forest?
12:30We'd at least have died together.
12:33Stop your blubbering!
12:34The wicked witch exclaimed, it won't do you any good.
12:38First, we'll bake the bread, she added excitedly.
12:42I've already lit the oven and kneaded the dough.
12:45Then, she pushed Gretel to the oven and opened the door.
12:49Crawl inside, she ordered the little girl.
12:52Let me know if it's hot enough for baking bread.
12:56Actually, she intended to close the oven door once Gretel was inside and then roast her and eat her two.
13:03Nevertheless, Gretel knew what she was up to and said timidly,
13:08I don't know how to get into the oven.
13:10Can you show me?
13:12Oh, you silly goose, said the witch.
13:15The oven has a huge opening.
13:17See, even I can fit inside.
13:20She bent down and poked her head through the opening.
13:24Seizing her chance, Gretel gave her one big shove, sending her right into the oven.
13:29Then, she quickly shut the iron door and locked it.
13:33Oh, how terribly the old hag screeched.
13:36But the clever little girl fled and left her to burn miserably to her death.
13:41She grabbed the keys on the kitchen table and ran straight to Hansel.
13:45Hansel, we're saved.
13:47The evil witch is dead.
13:49Gretel cried as she unlocked the cage.
13:52Hansel sprang from the cage and hugged his sister.
13:55They danced around and rejoiced in their freedom.
13:58With nothing left to fear, the two siblings went into the witch's room.
14:03There, they found chests full of gold coins, gems, and pearls in every corner.
14:09Wow, these are much better than pebbles, Hansel exclaimed.
14:13He saw a large sack nearby and filled it with as much treasure as it could hold.
14:19We have to go now, Hansel said.
14:21Let's try to get out of these bewitched woods before dark.
14:25After walking for a couple of hours, they came to a vast lake.
14:29There's no way to cross over to the other side.
14:31Hansel remarked.
14:33I don't see any boat or bridge.
14:35But look, there's a white swan over there.
14:39Gretel said.
14:40Maybe she'll help us over.
14:42Oh, my kind swan.
14:44She called out.
14:45Here are to poor children with neither boat nor bridge.
14:49Please take us on your white back and ferry us across the lake.
14:53Quack, quack.
14:55Sure enough, the swan swam toward them.
14:58Hansel climbed onto her back and told his little sister to sit behind him.
15:03But Gretel refused and said.
15:06No, that would be too heavy for the poor swan.
15:09Let her carry us across one at a time.
15:12That's what the good swan did.
15:13And the two siblings landed safely on the opposite shore of the lake.
15:18After walking for a while, the forest became more and more familiar.
15:23Before long, they could see their home in the distance.
15:26Filled with excitement and happiness, Hansel and Gretel ran as fast as they could,
15:32burst into the house, and embraced their father.
15:35Realizing his children were still alive, the woodcutter shed tears of joy.
15:40He hadn't had a good night's sleep since he abandoned his children in the woods,
15:45and his wife had passed away.
15:47Then, Hansel lifted up the cloth sack and placed handful after handful of gold coins,
15:53pearls, and gems on the table.
15:55Hence, all their troubles were gone, and they lived together happily ever after.
16:00The story of Hansel and Gretel teaches us the importance of being courageous,
16:05resourceful, and cautious of deceit.
16:08Be smart and brave.
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