The Wolf, the Goat, and the Kid

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

This fable comes from Fifty Famous Fables, a collection retold by American educator Lida B. McMurry in 1907. The story teaches children to think carefully and use more than one clue to stay safe. Nanny's cleverness—asking for proof beyond the password—saves her life. Fables like this one have been told for centuries to help children learn wisdom through animal characters and simple plots.

Band

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

Length

short · about 362 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
• · Colouring page

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