The Boy Who Cried Wolf
The Boy Who Cried Wolf (Interactive Version)
Once upon a time, in a small village surrounded by hills and forests, there lived a shepherd boy. His job was to watch over the village sheep as they grazed on the hillside. Every day, he would lead the sheep to the pasture and sit idly under a tree while they ate.
One day, the boy felt bored and thought of a mischievous idea. He decided to cry out that a wolf was attacking the sheep just to see what the villagers would do.
So, he shouted, “Wolf! Wolf! A wolf is attacking the sheep!”
The villagers heard his cries and rushed up the hill with sticks and tools. But when they arrived, they saw no wolf—just the boy laughing at them.
Discussion Prompt
“How would you feel if you were one of the villagers?”
- Angry because I left my work for nothing.
- Worried that it might happen again.
- Something else? Share your thoughts!
The next day, feeling bored again, the boy repeated his trick. “Wolf! Wolf!” he cried. Once more, the villagers came running, only to find no wolf. Furious, they warned him, “If you keep lying, we won’t believe you next time, even if there really is a wolf!”
The boy ignored their warning and laughed it off.
Quiz Time!
What do you think the boy should do next?
- a) Apologize to the villagers and promise not to lie again.
- b) Cry wolf again because it’s funny.
- c) Stop lying and focus on his work.
(Answer at the end of the story!)
A few days later, a real wolf appeared from the forest and began attacking the sheep. Frightened, the boy shouted, “Wolf! Wolf! Please help me!”
But the villagers, remembering his lies, thought he was tricking them again. No one came to help. The wolf attacked the flock, and the boy lost many sheep.
When the villagers finally came to check, they saw the boy crying. “Why didn’t you come when I called for help?” he asked.
The villagers replied, “We didn’t come because you’ve lied so many times. How could we trust you?”
The boy learned a hard lesson that day. “I must always tell the truth,” he said to himself. “No one believes a liar, even when they’re telling the truth.”
Moral of the Story:
Lying breaks trust. Always tell the truth, so people can believe you when it matters.
Interactive Activity: Draw and Share!
- Draw the moment when the wolf appeared.
- Caption it: “What happens when honesty is lost?”
- Share your art with us at mystorybook.me.
Quiz Answer:
c) Stop lying and focus on his work.
Honesty is the foundation of trust.
Read also Honest fisherman moral story
I remember my childhood days. So nice story thank you so much sir
thank you sir