The Boy Who Cried Wolf
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Picture Book · Ages 7–8 · 2018 · Est. 8 min read-aloud

The Boy Who Cried Wolf

Written by Nancy Loewen · Illustrated by Juan M. Moreno

Part of the The Other Side of the Fable series

Who truly deceived whom in this twist on a classic fable?

3.8/5 Goodreads · 24 ratings
24 pages· 919 words· Est. 8 min read-aloud
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In a playful twist on a classic fable, Whisper the wolf shares his side of the story, revealing that the shepherd boy misunderstood his intentions. Was the boy really crying wolf, or was there more to the tale? As Whisper recounts his friendly visits to the sheep, readers are invited to question perspectives and uncover the truth behind the cries. This humorous retelling challenges assumptions and encourages a fresh look at a well-known story, leaving readers to ponder who was truly deceiving whom.

From the publisher

So who was really pulling the wool over whose eyes? The Wolf gets candid about “the boy who cried” in this fractured version of a classic Aesop’s fable, delighting readers with his first-person account, while back matter questions encourage discussion about perspective. Includes a condensed version of the original tale.

At a glance
Format
Library Binding
Pages
24
Words
919
Reading age
7–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
570L
Themes & topics
Books about lyingBooks about wolvesBooks about honestyBooks about Greek and Roman mythologyBooks about wolves, coyotes, and wild dogs
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The fine print

Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.2
F&P level
~O
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
197634
Publication
Published
January 1, 2019
First published
August 1, 2018
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781515828693

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