DAY 13 | STORY | The Wicked Tricks of Till Owlyglass - Kids' Poems and Stories With Michael Rosen

The story revolves around Till, who tricks the Landgrave of Hessen by pretending to be a master painter. Till convinces the Landgrave to pay him to paint a mural depicting the Landgrave's royal lineage. However, Till's painting is invisible, and he claims only honest people can see it. The Landgrave, fearing exposure of his lies, pretends to see the painting. Till escapes with the gold, leaving the Landgrave and his court to realize they've been deceived. The story highlights themes of deception, pride, and the consequences of dishonesty.

What did Till say about who would not be able to see his painting?

What was revealed when the curtains were drawn aside?

How did the Landgrave and his court react when they realized there was no painting?