Aesop

The Wolf and the Lamb

In this classic fable, a lamb is drinking quietly when a wolf comes looking for a reason to attack. The lamb answers each accusation calmly, but the wolf keeps changing his story until he decides to act anyway. Told in a simple, memorable way, this tale shows how power can be used to twist the truth and blame the weak. It’s a brief read with a strong message about fairness, justice, and speaking up.

Ages 6–10Grade 3
The Wolf and the Lamb

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Who you'll meet

Wolf: A cunning, predatory animal searching for an excuse to eat the Lamb., Lamb: A vulnerable, innocent young sheep that has wandered away from the flock.

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Where the story goes

Pasture: Open land where the flock grazes and the Wolf finds the Lamb., Spring: A water source mentioned by the Wolf in his accusations.

Guiding ideas

Themes

injustice, abuse of power, innocence versus cruelty

Moral

Takeaway

The story teaches that those with power often invent reasons to justify their actions against the weak.

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