The Horse and the Wolf

A fable retold from Fifty Famous Fables by Lida B. McMurry

This fable comes from Fifty Famous Fables, a collection by Lida B. McMurry published in the early 1900s. Fables are short stories that teach a lesson, often with animal characters who talk and act like people. In this story, a clever horse outwits a wolf who tries to trick him by pretending to be a doctor. The tale shows children that being watchful and quick-thinking can keep you safe from those who mean harm.

Band

Purple · Pre-readers and first readers, about 4 to 5

Length

short · about 348 words in 4 sections · 4 pictures

Source

Fifty Famous Fables, Lida B. McMurry · Project Gutenberg

First published

see the About page in the reader

Regions

Canada · United States

Included formats

• · Web reader and PDF
• · EPUB for e-readers
• · Home-print sheet
• · Folded booklet
• · Binder edition (8.5 × 11)
• · Worksheet
• · Quick Check (6 questions) with answer key
• · Read-aloud script

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