Aesop

The Shepherd’s Boy and the Wolf

A family classic chosen for the StoryBloom shelf.

Ages 6–10Grade 3
The Shepherd’s Boy and the Wolf

A few story details

Who you'll meet

Shepherd Boy: A young boy responsible for watching over a flock of sheep, known for playing tricks and telling lies., Villagers: Residents of the nearby village who respond to the Shepherd Boy's cries for help., Wolf: A wild animal that threatens and eventually attacks the flock of sheep.

A few story details

Where the story goes

Village: A small settlement near where the Shepherd Boy watches his sheep., Field near the village: The open land where the Shepherd Boy tends his flock and encounters the wolf.

Guiding ideas

Themes

consequences of dishonesty, trust, responsibility

Moral

Takeaway

If you lie often, people won’t believe you when you’re telling the truth.

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