The Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing

In a peaceful meadow, a sly wolf had his eyes set on a tasty dinner of sheep. Knowing he couldn’t catch one on his own, he came up with a cunning plan. The clever wolf decided to dress in a sheep’s wool to blend in with the flock.

With his new disguise, the wolf slipped into the meadow, moving among the unsuspecting sheep. He thought, “They’ll never see me coming!” But little did he know, the wise shepherd was keeping a close watch over his flock.

As the wolf tried to sneak closer to his prey, the shepherd noticed something strange. The wolf’s movements were too stealthy, and his eyes sparkled with mischief. Suddenly, the shepherd shouted, “Hey! What are you doing among my sheep?”

Caught off guard, the wolf tried to escape, but it was too late. The shepherd’s loyal dogs chased him away, barking loudly and protecting the flock.

The wolf ran back into the forest, realizing that his trick had backfired. He learned a valuable lesson that day: trying to deceive others could lead to trouble.

From that moment on, the wolf understood that it was better to be true to himself rather than pretending to be something he wasn’t.

Moral:

Appearances can be deceiving.

Additional Lessons:

• Honesty: The wolf learns the importance of being true to himself instead of pretending to be something he’s not.
• Caution: The shepherd’s careful observation helps prevent the wolf’s trick, showing the value of being cautious and alert to deceit.

Parenting Tip: Teach your child the value of honesty and authenticity. Explain how pretending to be something you’re not can lead to unexpected consequences, just like the wolf discovered.

Fun Questions For Curious Kids

• Why did the wolf wear a sheep’s wool?
• How do you think the sheep felt when they saw the wolf?
• Why did the shepherd notice something unusual about the wolf?
• What would you have done if you were the shepherd?
• Can you think of a time when something wasn’t as it seemed?
• Why is it important to be yourself instead of pretending to be something else?
• What other ways could the wolf have tried to get food without tricking the sheep?
• What lesson do you think the wolf learned at the end of the story?

Did You Know? Fun Facts About Wolves, Sheep, and Disguises!

1. Wolves live and hunt in groups called packs. Working together makes them strong hunters.
2. Sheep have incredible memories. They can remember up to 50 faces of other sheep and humans for years!
3. Wolves can disguise themselves… with scent! Wolves use scent to communicate. If a wolf wants to sneak past another, it might roll in certain smells to mask its scent.
4. Shepherd dogs are heroes. Dogs like Border Collies are specially trained to protect sheep and herd them safely.
5. Sheep wool grows continuously. That’s why sheep need regular shearing—otherwise, their wool would become too heavy and uncomfortable!
6. A wolf’s sense of smell is 100 times stronger than a human’s, and they can hear up to six miles away in a forest.

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