The Wolf and His Shadow
A Wolf left his cozy den one evening in good spirits and a great appetite.
As he ran, the setting sun cast his shadow far out on the ground, and it looked as if the wolf were a hundred times bigger than he was.
“Why,” exclaimed the Wolf proudly,
“see how big I am! Imagine me running away from a small Lion! I’ll show him who is fit to be king, he or I.”
Just then an enormous shadow covered him entirely, and the next moment a Lion struck him down with a single blow.
Moral of the story
Don’t let your imagination make you forget what’s real.
It’s important to know your strengths and not underestimate others.
Questions for the children
- Why do you think the Wolf made the mistake of underestimating the Lion?
- How can we make sure we see things as they really are and not let our imagination trick us?
Post Note: This story is based on Aesop’s fable, written around 600 BC. In this retelling, we’ve used simpler words to make the story easier for young readers to understand.
