Aesop

The Kid and the Wolf

A classic story selected for family reading.

Ages 6–10Grade 3
The Kid and the Wolf

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Who you'll meet

Kid: A young goat who gets separated from the flock and faces danger with cleverness and courage., Wolf: A hungry wolf who chases the kid, is tricked into playing music, and ultimately gets chased away., Gods: Divine beings who watch over and protect the flock.

A few story details

Where the story goes

Flock's pasture: The open area where the goats graze and where the kid strays from the others.

Guiding ideas

Themes

cunning over strength, wisdom, consequences of choices, mercy, protection

Moral

Takeaway

Stick to what you’re meant to do; trying to be something you’re not can lead to trouble.

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