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The Shepherd's Boy

In this fable story with moral, a lonely young Shepherd Boy tricks the villagers twice by falsely shouting "Wolf" to gain their attention. When a real Wolf appears and threatens his sheep, the villagers ignore his cries, believing he is lying again, leading to a loss of his flock. This unique moral story teaches young readers that a liar will not be believed, even when telling the truth, emphasizing the importance of honesty in real-life stories with moral lessons.

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The Shepherd's Boy - Aesop's Fable illustration about deceit, consequences, trust
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Reveal Moral

"The moral of the story is that dishonesty can lead to a loss of trust, making it difficult to be believed when one is finally telling the truth."

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Quick Facts

Age Group
kids
children
story for class 2
story for class 3
story for class 4
Theme
deceit
consequences
trust
Characters
Shepherd Boy
Villagers
Wolf
Wise Man of the Village

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