The Boy Who Cried Wolf
Classic Fables in Rhythm and Rhyme Series
What’s inside...
In this Classic Fable in Rhythm and Rhyme, a young shepherd gets bored and plays a joke on his neighbors. But what happens when his joke becomes real? Find out when you sing along to The Boy Who Cried Wolf! This hardcover book comes with CD and online music access.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
4-8
Length
24 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
How do you think the boy felt when no one believed him even though he was telling the truth?
Why is it important to tell the truth?
What could the boy have done differently after he realized his mistake?
How do the other characters in the story feel about the boy's actions?
What would you have done if you were in the boy's shoes?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to express their feelings about the boy’s actions, emphasizing the importance of honesty.
Discuss the consequences of the boy's actions and relate them to real-life scenarios to make the lesson more tangible.
Ask your child to think of alternative endings to the story where the boy makes better choices, enhancing their problem-solving skills.
Use expressions and voice modulations to make the storytelling session lively, making it easier for your child to remember the morals of the story.
Reinforce the values discussed by praising your child when they tell the truth or demonstrate integrity.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Honesty is the Best Policy
Explanation: The story highlights the consequences of lying through the character who repeatedly deceives the villagers about a wolf attacking his sheep.
Real-World Application: Children learn the value of truthfulness and how lying can lead to loss of trust and help when it is truly needed.
Example Lesson: Responsibility
Explanation: The boy in the story is tasked with the responsibility of guarding the sheep, demonstrating the importance of taking responsibilities seriously.
Real-World Application: This can help children understand the importance of fulfilling their duties diligently, whether it’s in their chores, schoolwork, or in relationships with others.
Example Lesson: Consequences of Actions
Explanation: As the boy's lies are exposed, he faces the natural consequence of not being believed when the wolf actually appears.
Real-World Application: It teaches children that their actions have consequences, helping them to make thoughtful decisions in real-life situations.
Example Lesson: Importance of Trust
Explanation: The story shows that once trust is broken, it can be challenging to rebuild, as seen when the villagers no longer trust the boy's words.
Real-World Application: Children learn the importance of building and maintaining trust within their community, friends, and family.
Example Lesson: Learning from Mistakes
Explanation: The boy in the tale faces the repercussions of his actions and learns from them, which is a crucial part of growing up.
Real-World Application: This lesson encourages children to acknowledge their mistakes, learn from them, and strive to do better next time.