"Do not be afraid," said Sophie Price to the shepherds.
How it begins
"Do not be afraid," said Sophie Price to the shepherds.
„Habt keine Angst", hat Sophie Price zu den Hirten gesagt.
"Do not be afraid," she said to the kings, at the door.
„Habt keine Angst", hat sie zu den Königen gesagt, an der Tür.
"Do not be afraid," she said to Ruth's piano, and to the kitchen, and to a small sheep who was not afraid at all until then.
„Habt keine Angst", hat sie zu Ruths Klavier gesagt, und zur Küche, und zu einem kleinen Schaf, das bis dahin gar keine Angst hatte.
Languages
- Small Footprints · English (original)A2 Easy · 950 words · ~10 min · Audio
- Kleine Fußspuren · GermanA2 Easy · 975 words · ~10 min · Audio
- Huellas pequeñas · SpanishA2 Easy · 890 words · ~10 min · Audio
- De petites empreintes · FrenchA2 Easy · 1,138 words · ~15 min · Audio
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Questions
Which languages can I read Small Footprints in?
English, German, Spanish and French. Pick the language you want to read and the one to keep beside it: every paragraph sits next to its translation, so you can check a sentence without losing your place.
What level is it?
The original English is A2 Easy. In translation, German, Spanish and French are A2 Easy. Levels follow the Common European Framework, from Pre-A1 (starter) to C2.
How long is it?
About 950 words: around 10–15 min of reading, with the translation beside it. The time depends on the edition's level: an easier edition is read more slowly.
Is it free?
Yes. Read it online with no account. The downloads (PDF, EPUB, and AZW3 and MOBI for Kindle) need a free account.
Can I read it on a Kindle or Kobo?
Yes. Download the EPUB for Kobo, Apple Books and most e-readers, or the AZW3 or MOBI for a Kindle, with each paragraph followed by its translation. There is also a side-by-side PDF to print, and each language on its own.