The Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing
A certain Wolf could not get enough to eat because of the watchfulness of the Shepherds. But one night he found a sheepskin that had been cast aside and forgotten.
The next day, dressed in the skin, the Wolf strolled into the pasture with the Sheep.
Soon a little Lamb was following him about and was quickly led away to slaughter.
That evening the Wolf entered the fold with the flock.
But it happened that the Shepherd took a fancy for mutton broth that very evening, and, picking up a knife, went to the fold.
There the first he laid hands on and killed was the Wolf.
Moral of the story
Deceit leads to trouble: Those who try to deceive others often face consequences themselves.
Be cautious of false appearances: Not everything that looks friendly is safe.
Questions for the children
- Why do you think the Wolf pretended to be a sheep?
- How could the Shepherd have known the Wolf was among the flock?
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.
