A certain Wolf could not get enough to eat because of the watchfulness of the Shepherds.
But one night he found a sheep skin 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. The evil doer often comes to harm through his own deceit.
Introduction
The Wolf in Sheep's Clothing is one of Aesop's most famous fables. It tells the story of a predator who uses a clever disguise to infiltrate a flock, only to meet an ironic end. It's a perfect story for teaching children about the value of being true to oneself.
About Aesop
Aesop was a Greek storyteller known for giving human traits to animals to explain complex human behaviors in simple ways.
Moral of the Story
The evil doer often comes to harm through his own deceit. Pretense and trickery often lead to one's own downfall.
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The Wolf in Sheep's Clothing
The Wolf in Sheep's Clothing is one of Aesop's most famous fables. It tells the story of a predator who uses a clever disguise to infiltrate a flock, only to meet an ironic end. It's a perfect story for teaching children about the value of being true to oneself.
History
This fable is attributed to Aesop and has been told in many cultures for over two thousand years to warn against hypocrisy.
About Aesop
Aesop was a Greek storyteller known for giving human traits to animals to explain complex human behaviors in simple ways.
Moral of the Story
The evil doer often comes to harm through his own deceit. Pretense and trickery often lead to one's own downfall.
honesty
sincerity
integrity
Activities
Engage with the story through these fun ideas:
🎨Draw a picture of the Wolf wearing his fuzzy sheepskin disguise.
💬Discuss with your child why the little Lamb was tricked.
✨Play a 'true or false' game to talk about the importance of telling the truth.
Frequently Asked Questions
❓What does 'Wolf in Sheep's Clothing' mean?
It means someone who pretends to be kind or harmless but is actually dangerous or dishonest.
❓Why did the Wolf's plan fail?
Because he disguised himself too well as a sheep, the Shepherd chose him to be dinner, not knowing he was actually a wolf.
❓Is this a true story?
It's a fable, which is a fictional story used to teach a moral lesson using animals as characters.
