Rübezahl
(Rübezahl)
Read this tale aloud, or read along with your little one. Sentences are short and the words are simple.
Once there was a giant named Rübezahl. He lived in the mountains. He was kind.
He helped travelers. He gave them food. He gave them fire.
He was a mountain spirit. He was happy. He lived in the mountains.
He helped those who were kind. So be kind to mountains.
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