Books with title Aesop's Fables The Boy who Cried Wolf

A young shepherd pretends not once, but twice that a wolf is after his flock. But he learns a hard lesson when a wolf really appears and no one heeds his cries. The Timeless Fables series is a charming introduction to the wonderful world of fables. The stories have been adapted to appeal to young children. Each story ends with a simple, clear moral that will spark conversation between parent and child, offering a great way to share story time together.

Children will happily climb the 1-2-3-4 stages of I'm Going to Read. Every one is thoughtfully written and carefully aimed at the correct reading group, so kids can gradually build their skills and reading vocabularies without frustration. This Level 3 story retells a popular tale in a fun way. This simple and effective retelling of the traditional fable teaches kids a valuable lesson: always tell the truth. A young shepherd pretends not once, but twice that a wolf is after his flock. But he learns a hard lesson when a wolf really appears…and no one heeds his cries.

"Nothing ever happens here," the shepherd thinks. But the bored boy knows what would be exciting: He cries that a wolf is after his sheep, and the town's people come running. How often can that trick work, though? B.G. Hennessy's retelling of this timeless fable is infused with fanciful whimsy through Boris Kulikov's hilarious and ingenious illustrations. This tale is sure to leave readers grinning sheepishly.

Little Wolf is tired of his mom's cooking! It's the same old thing night after night, Lamburgers and Sloppy Does. How he wishes his mother would serve up a nice platter of his favorite dish&150Boy! But Boy is hard to come by these days. As Little Wolf trudges home from school one day, he decides to postpone his boring dinner by shouting "Boy! Boy!" But what will happen when a real boy finally comes along? In this hilarious twisted tale, Little Wolf learns the same timeless lesson that the boy who cried "Wolf!" did so many years ago.

Step into the magical world of Child's Play fairy tales Traditional tales are a well-established part of all cultures. Retold from the originals, these lively stories will captivate readers with their delightful illustrations and fun lift-up flaps which really add to the action. The 'flip-up' flaps encourage prediction and discussion, and well-known stories will give young readers confidence. Complete with Audio CD.

Nicholas knows that guarding the family’s sheep is important, but he also thinks it’s one of the most boring jobs in the world. He decides to make his day more exciting by shouting “Wolf!” so the townspeople will run to help. His practical joke is a huge success from his point of view, but the townspeople are furious. Nicholas realizes his mistake when the wolf attacks and everyone refuses to respond to his cry for help. This retelling of Aesop’s classic fable carries the story beyond the wolf’s attack, and illustrates the power of honesty and forgiveness.

A young boy likes tricking the villagers, but who will help when he’s really in trouble? Step inside the world of Aesop stories to help teach the importance of honesty, cooperation, and other positive values.Aesop stories have captivated readers around the world for hundreds of years. These have been passed down through the ages to delight readers both young and old. This box set retells six classic stories, each ending with a helpful moral for readers aged 4–6 years.Aesop’s Fables Box Set 1 includesThe Boy that Cried WolfThe Goose that Laid Golden EggsThe Bundle of SticksThe Fox and the CrowThe Hare and the HoundThe Swollen FoxAesop’s Fables Box Set 2 is published by Reading Eggs, the educators with more than 30 years' experience publishing quality literacy resources for children all over the world.