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A Wolf, Kid, and Goat

A Mother Goat warns her Kid to only open the door for someone with a beard, saving him from a cunning Wolf's trickery.
Deception
Trust
Caution
Aesop's Fables - A Wolf, Kid, and Goat
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Once upon a time, in a cozy little hillside, lived a Mother Goat and her young Kid. One morning, the Goat decided to venture into the pasture for the day, leaving her Kid safely at home.

Before she left, she said to her Kid, "Be careful and don't open the door for anyone. Look for a beard before you let anyone in. That's how you'll know it's me." The Kid nodded, understanding his mother's instruction.

After she had left their home, the Kid was alone. A cunning Wolf came by after a while. He had overheard the Mother Goat's advice and thought of a plan. He knocked on the door and said, "Little Kid, open the door. Your mother sent me to check on you."

The Kid, obedient and clever, peeked through a small hole in the door and replied, "But I don't see a beard. My mother told me not to open the door for anyone without a beard."

Taken aback, the Wolf realized his plan had failed. The Kid was safe because he had followed his mother's wise advice. When the Goat returned home later that day, she was delighted to find her Kid safe and sound. Even in her absence, her wise words had protected him.

A Mother Goat and her Kid live on a small hill. One morning, the Mother Goat needs to go to the field. She tells her Kid to stay home alone.

Before she leaves, she says, "Be careful and don't open the door for anyone. Only open it if you see a beard. That will be me." The Kid understands and nods.

After she leaves, the Kid is alone. A bad Wolf hears what the Mother Goat says. He makes a plan. He knocks on the door and says, "Little Kid, open the door. Your mother sends me to check on you."

The Kid looks through a small hole in the door. He says, "I don't see a beard. My mother says only open the door if I see a beard."

The Wolf is surprised. His plan fails. The Kid is safe because he listens to his mother. When the Mother Goat comes back, she is very happy. Her Kid is safe.

Once upon a time, a Mother Goat and her young Kid lived on a small hill. One morning, the Mother Goat needed to go to the field, so she told her Kid to stay home alone.

Before she left, she said to her Kid, "Be careful and don't open the door for anyone. Only open it if you see a beard because that will be me." The Kid understood and nodded.

After she left, the Kid was alone. A sneaky Wolf heard what the Mother Goat said and made a plan. He knocked on the door and said, "Little Kid, open the door. Your mother sent me to check on you."

The Kid, being smart and obedient, looked through a small hole in the door and said, "I don't see a beard. My mother told me not to open the door to anyone without a beard."

The Wolf was surprised and his plan failed. The Kid stayed safe because he followed his mother's wise advice. When the Mother Goat came back, she was very happy to see her Kid safe. Her good advice had protected him.

Once upon a groovy morning on a fluffy hillside, there lived Mother Goat and her zippy Kid, who had just discovered the art of disco dancing.

Stretching out, Mother Goat said, "Okay, mini-mover, I'm off to grab the freshest grass from the VIP pasture. You know, the one with the sparkly dew?"

Kid moonwalked in response, "Gotcha, Mum! Just save some moves for our dance battle later, alright?"

Mother Goat gave a playful smirk, "Oh, I've got moves you haven't seen yet! But, quick reminder: Don't let anyone in unless they're rockin' a beard like mine. It's our cool, secret club rule."

Kid saluted with a hoof, "Beard Patrol on duty! No beard, no disco."

As Mother Goat strutted off, the Kid was busy practicing his dance steps when a sneaky Wolf, with a penchant for jazz hands, decided to try his luck. He’d overheard the secret club rule and thought, "How hard could it be?"

Clearing his throat, Wolf did his best Mother Goat impression, "Hey, Kid! It's me, your totally not fake mum. Let me in for a surprise duet?"

Kid, peeping through the door crack, raised an eyebrow. "Um, where's the beard? You look as smooth as a boiled egg!"

Wolf scratched his head, "Oh, that? Had a little... shaving accident?"

Kid chuckled, "Shaving? With what, a lawnmower? No beard, no boogie. Try again later!"

Defeated, the Wolf tap-danced away thinking, "Maybe there's a beard store around here somewhere."

Later, Mother Goat returned, and she and Kid danced under the setting sun. "You've got some slick moves," she complimented.

Kid twirled, "And you, Mum, have the coolest beard in town!"

They both laughed, knowing that some rules, especially the fun ones, are meant to keep everyone safe and jiving!

In a snug hill, not far, not wide,
Mother Goat and Kid did reside.
One day, the Goat, with grass to graze,
Left Kid at home, to sunshine's haze.

"Remember, dear," she began to say,
"Don't open the door while I'm away.
Only if you see a beard so fine,
Then you'll know that visitor's mine."

Kid nodded, his heart feeling light,
Ready to follow the rule just right.

Not long after, while Kid did play,
A crafty Wolf thought he'd make his day.
Overhearing the Goat's wise word,
He thought he'd act like the bearded herd.

"Little Kid," called the Wolf with cheer,
"It's a friend your mom sent, don't you fear."

But Kid, so smart, with a peep did see,
"No beard is there; you can't fool me!"

The Wolf was shocked, his plan gone wrong,
But Kid inside felt so strong.

When nightfall came, back home did trot,
The Mother Goat, to her favorite spot.
Finding her Kid, safe and sound,
In her wise words, love was found.

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Word Finder

  1. Morning

    Time when the sun rises and the day starts.

  2. Field

    Open land where crops grow or animals feed.

  3. Careful

    Paying attention to avoid danger or mistakes.

  4. Nod

    Move your head up and down to say yes.

  5. Alone

    Without anyone else; by yourself.

  6. Plan

    A thought or idea about what to do.

  7. Knock

    Hit a door to make a sound and get attention.

  8. Hole

    An empty space or opening in something.

  9. Surprised

    Feeling something unexpected or shocking happened.

  10. Safe

    Not in danger; protected.

  1. Field

    Area where crops or grass grow.

  2. Careful

    Paying attention to avoid danger or harm.

  3. Sneaky

    Acting secretly to do something bad.

  4. Plan

    Thought-out way to achieve something.

  5. Knocked

    Hit a door to be let in.

  6. Obedient

    Follows rules or instructions.

  7. Hole

    Small opening or gap in something.

  8. Surprised

    Feeling shocked or amazed unexpectedly.

  9. Protected

    Kept safe from harm or danger.

  10. Advice

    Helpful suggestion to do something right.

Understanding Questions

  1. Who lives on a small hill?

    1. A Mother Goat and Her Kid
    2. A Wolf and a Kid
    3. A Kid and a Fox
    4. A Mother Goat and a Wolf
  2. Where does the Mother Goat need to go in the morning?

    1. To the market
    2. To the field
    3. To the forest
    4. To the river
  3. What does the Mother Goat tell her Kid before she leaves?

    1. To open the door for everyone
    2. To stay home alone and be careful
    3. To go with her to the field
    4. To call a friend
  4. What does the Kid look for to know if it is his mother at the door?

    1. A hat
    2. A beard
    3. A scarf
    4. A tail
  5. Why is the Kid safe at the end of the story?

    1. Because the Wolf is scared
    2. Because the Mother Goat returns quickly
    3. Because the Kid listens to his mother
    4. Because the Kid hides under the bed
  1. Why did the Mother Goat leave the house in the morning?
  2. What specific advice did the Mother Goat give to her Kid before leaving?
  3. How did the Wolf try to trick the Kid into opening the door?
  4. Why didn't the Kid open the door for the Wolf?
  5. How did the Mother Goat feel when she returned and found her Kid safe?
  1. What specific instruction did the Mother Goat give to her Kid before leaving for the pasture?
  2. How did the Wolf attempt to deceive the Kid into opening the door?
  3. What was the Kid's response when the Wolf asked him to open the door, and how did he verify the Wolf's identity?
  4. How did the Kid's obedience and cleverness help him stay safe from the Wolf's trickery?
  5. What was the Mother Goat's reaction upon returning home and finding her Kid safe?

Reflection Questions

  1. Why do you think the Mother Goat told her Kid to look for a beard before opening the door?
  2. How did the Kid's obedience keep him safe from the cunning Wolf?
  3. Can you remember a time when following advice or instructions helped you stay safe or avoid a problem?
  4. What does this story teach us about the importance of listening to our parents or guardians?
  5. How can we apply the lesson from this story to our own lives to stay safe?

Fable Quotes

Appearances can deceive, but a discerning eye can see through the mask of deception.
Trust is a fortress, only to be opened to those who prove worthy.
Caution is the gentle hand that steers the innocent from danger.
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