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Description
The Boy Who Cried Wolf by Eugenia De Hoogh is a picture book adaptation of the classic fable about a young shepherd boy who watches over his sheep on a hill near a village. The bored boy repeatedly cries "Wolf! Wolf!" as a prank to summon the villagers, who come running each time only to find no danger. When a real wolf finally appears and the boy calls for help, the villagers do not believe him and refuse to come to his aid.
Quick Summary
Kids will giggle at the mischievous shepherd boy who thinks he's the funniest kid in the village, only to discover that jokes have a way of catching up with you when you least expect it; the irony of his situation is absolutely priceless. If your kid likes silly stories with sneaky lessons like "The True Story of the Three Little Pigs," they'll bark with laughter at this classic tale. This book is perfect for kindergarten through second grade, especially for kids ages 5 to 7 who love a good joke and a surprise ending.