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The Wolf in Sheep's Clothing

A wolf disguises himself as a sheep to blend in and prey on a flock, but is eventually discovered and killed.
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Deception
The Wolf in Sheep's Clothing
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Once upon a time, there was a cunning wolf who lived in a dense forest. He was always on the lookout for an easy meal, but the animals in the forest were vigilant and cautious of the wolf. They knew of his evil intentions and made sure to keep a safe distance from him.

One day, the wolf came across the carcass of a sheep that had died of natural causes. An idea struck him, and he decided to use the sheep's skin as a disguise. He carefully skinned the sheep and draped its woolly coat around himself. With this clever ruse, he thought he could easily mingle with the flock and prey on them without suspicion.

The next day, the wolf joined a flock of sheep that were grazing in a lush meadow. The sheep were unaware of the danger lurking among them, as the wolf blended in seamlessly with his sheep's clothing. He managed to get close to the unsuspecting sheep and bide his time.

For a while, the wolf lived among the sheep, taking advantage of their trust and goodwill. He would discreetly feast on a sheep from time to time, growing stronger and more confident as he went undetected.

However, one fateful day, the shepherd decided to choose a sheep for slaughter to provide meat for his family. As fate would have it, he unknowingly picked the wolf in sheep's clothing. The shepherd dragged the disguised wolf away from the flock, and as he raised his knife, the wolf's true identity was revealed.

In the end, the cunning wolf's deceptive plan led to his own demise.

Once upon a time, there was a clever wolf who always looked for an easy way to find food. The other animals in the forest were always careful because they knew he was not nice. They stayed away to be safe.

One sunny day, the wolf found a sheep that had died. He had a sneaky idea. He thought, "Why not dress up as the sheep?" So, he carefully took the sheep's skin and wore it, thinking this trick would let him get close to the other sheep.

The next day, he quietly joined a group of sheep eating grass in a field. The sheep did not see the danger because the wolf looked just like one of them. He stayed close to them, waiting for the right moment.

For a while, the wolf lived with the sheep, pretending to be their friend. Sometimes, he would secretly catch one for his dinner. He became bolder and stronger because no one suspected him.

But one day, the shepherd needed to choose a sheep for his family's meal. Without knowing, the shepherd picked the wolf in sheep's clothing. The wolf was taken away, and just as the shepherd was about to kill the sheep, the wolf's true identity was discovered.

In the end, the wolf's sneaky plan led to his own downfall.

There is a wolf. He is very clever. He wants to find easy food. The other animals are scared of him. They stay away from him to be safe.

One sunny day, the wolf finds a dead sheep. He has an idea. He thinks, "I can dress up as the sheep." He puts on the sheep's skin. Now, he looks like a sheep.

The next day, the wolf goes to a field. He joins a group of sheep. The sheep do not see the wolf. They think he is one of them. He eats grass with them.

The wolf stays with the sheep. He pretends to be their friend. Sometimes, he catches a sheep for dinner. The other sheep do not know.

One day, the man who looks after the sheep comes. He needs a sheep for his family's meal. He picks the wolf in sheep's clothing. The man does not know it is the wolf. He takes the wolf away.

Just as the man is about to kill the sheep, he sees the wolf. He is very surprised. The wolf's plan fails. The wolf is caught.

Once upon a time, there was a clever wolf who always looked for an easy way to find food. The other animals in the forest were always careful because they knew he was not nice. They stayed away to be safe.

One sunny day, the wolf found a sheep that had died. He had a sneaky idea. He thought, "Why not dress up as the sheep?" So, he carefully took the sheep's skin and wore it, thinking this trick would let him get close to the other sheep.

The next day, he quietly joined a group of sheep eating grass in a field. The sheep did not see the danger because the wolf looked just like one of them. He stayed close to them, waiting for the right moment.

For a while, the wolf lived with the sheep, pretending to be their friend. Sometimes, he would secretly catch one for his dinner. He became bolder and stronger because no one suspected him.

But one day, the shepherd needed to choose a sheep for his family's meal. Without knowing, the shepherd picked the wolf in sheep's clothing. The wolf was taken away, and just as the shepherd was about to kill the sheep, the wolf's true identity was discovered.

In the end, the wolf's sneaky plan led to his own downfall.

Once upon a time, in a forest that was like a huge playground for animals, there was a wolf who thought he was super smart. Yup, smarter than a game of hide-and-seek. But the other animals in the forest were no dummies. They kept away from the wolf like you'd avoid eating mud pies.

"Hey friends! Who wants a wolf hug?" the wolf would call out, trying to be friendly.

"No way, not today!" said a rabbit, hopping away faster than a jumping bean.

Then, one special day, the wolf found a sheep that had, well, gone to sleep forever. And he had a super-duper idea.

"A-ha! A sheep disguise, perfecto!" said the wolf, giggling like he had just heard the funniest joke ever.

So, the wolf put on the sheep's wool like a cozy sweater. "Look at me! I'm sheep-tacular!"

The next day, he walked right into a group of sheep munching on grass. "Hi everyone! Great day to eat some yummy grass, huh?"

The sheep were too busy eating to notice anything weird. "Um, sure. Yummy grass, you bet!"

For a while, the wolf was having a blast. Just picture it—a wolf dancing around like he's at a birthday party, but with sheep! Every so often, he'd snack on a sheep. "Do you have any last words? Like 'baa?' Get it?"

The wolf thought he was the funniest guy around. The sheep? Not laughing.

Days went by, and the wolf felt like he was the king of tricks. But then, one really, really important day, the shepherd decided it was time for dinner. And not just any dinner—a special sheep dinner.

"Let's see, you'll do!" said the shepherd, grabbing the wolf-in-sheep's-clothing.

The wolf suddenly thought, "Uh-oh! This is not good!"

Just as the shepherd lifted his knife, he jumped back. "Whoa, you're not a sheep! You're a wolf! I was about to make wolf stew, and that's not even on my recipe list!"

And so, the wolf's big, clever plan ended up being his biggest goof-up. He was taken far away from the sheep and left to think about how his trick had turned into his biggest mistake.

Wolfie was cunning, sly, and smart,
With little tricks tucked in his heart.
He schemed to find an easy snack,
But forest friends, they had a knack.

A sheep had passed, its days complete,
Wolfie thought, "Now, that's a treat!"
He wore its wool from head to feet,
"To mix with sheep would be so sweet!"

Off to the meadow, lush and green,
Wolfie walked, but stayed unseen.
His woolly look was quite the show,
So close, he felt their soft wool grow.

He nibbled quietly, here and there,
Grew strong and bold, without a care.
The flock was fooled, or so it seemed,
He thought his plan was finely schemed.

Till shepherd came, one sunny day,
To pick a sheep to lead away.
He grabbed the wolf, his ruse fell flat,
Oh, what do you think about that?

The truth came out, as truth will do,
His sneaky plans were all askew.
In end, you see, deceit's no fun,
For lies and tricks will come undone.

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Word Finder

  1. Clever

    Smart and able to think quickly.

  2. Careful

    Paying close attention to avoid danger.

  3. Sneaky

    Acting in a secret and dishonest way.

  4. Carefully

    Done with attention to avoid mistakes.

  5. Quietly

    Making little or no noise at all.

  6. Pretending

    Acting in a way to deceive others.

  7. Suspected

    Believed something might be true.

  8. Bolder

    More willing to take risks.

  9. Shepherd

    Person who takes care of sheep.

  10. Downfall

    A sudden fall from power or success.

Understanding Questions

  1. What did the clever wolf do to trick the other sheep?
  2. How did the other animals in the forest feel about the wolf?
  3. What happened when the wolf dressed up as a sheep?
  4. Why did the wolf become bolder and stronger?
  5. How was the wolf's true identity discovered?

Word Finder

  1. Clever

    Smart in thinking or planning.

  2. Scared

    Feeling fear or worry.

  3. Safe

    Protected from danger or harm.

  4. Sunny

    Bright because of sunlight.

  5. Idea

    A thought or plan.

  6. Joins

    Comes together with others.

  7. Pretends

    Acts like something they are not.

  8. Catches

    Grabs or captures.

  9. Surprised

    Shocked or amazed by something unexpected.

  10. Fails

    Does not succeed, does not work.

  1. Clever

    Smart and able to think quickly.

  2. Careful

    Paying close attention to avoid danger.

  3. Sneaky

    Acting in a secret and dishonest way.

  4. Carefully

    Done with attention to avoid mistakes.

  5. Quietly

    Making little or no noise at all.

  6. Pretending

    Acting in a way to deceive others.

  7. Suspected

    Believed something might be true.

  8. Bolder

    More willing to take risks.

  9. Shepherd

    Person who takes care of sheep.

  10. Downfall

    A sudden fall from power or success.

Understanding Questions

  1. Who is very clever?

    1. The sheep
    2. The wolf
    3. The man
    4. The field
  2. What does the wolf find one sunny day?

    1. A field
    2. A man
    3. A dead sheep
    4. Some grass
  3. What does the wolf do with the sheep's skin?

    1. He eats it.
    2. He throws it away.
    3. He wears it.
    4. He hides it.
  4. Who does the wolf join the next day?

    1. A group of sheep
    2. Other wolves
    3. The man
    4. Some birds
  5. What happens to the wolf in the end?

    1. He escapes.
    2. He is caught.
    3. He becomes friends with the sheep.
    4. He runs away.
  1. What did the clever wolf do to trick the other sheep?
  2. How did the other animals in the forest feel about the wolf?
  3. What happened when the wolf dressed up as a sheep?
  4. Why did the wolf become bolder and stronger?
  5. How was the wolf's true identity discovered?
  1. How did the wolf disguise himself to blend in with the sheep?
  2. What was the wolf's primary reason for disguising himself as a sheep?
  3. How did the wolf's confidence change over time as he continued his disguise?
  4. What event led to the discovery of the wolf's true identity?
  5. What was the ultimate consequence of the wolf's cunning plan?

Reflection Questions

  1. Why do you think the wolf decided to disguise himself as a sheep?
  2. How did the wolf's behavior change when he was among the sheep, and why was he able to trick them?
  3. What was the outcome for the wolf when the shepherd chose him? How do you think the wolf might have felt when he was discovered?
  4. What can this story teach us about honesty, deception, and the potential consequences of being dishonest?
  5. Can you think of a situation where telling the truth would be better than pretending to be something or someone else, even if the truth might be difficult?

Fable Quotes

Liars often set their own traps.
Deceptive actions sow seeds of consequences, eventually reaping the harvest of one's own downfall.
Deception, a wolf in sheep's clothing, reveals its true nature when justice unveils the hidden truth.
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