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The Wolf in Sheeps Clothing

In this easy small story with a moral, a Wolf disguises himself in sheep's clothing to deceive the shepherd and gain access to the flock. However, his plan backfires when the shepherd, mistaking him for a sheep, kills him instead. This life-changing story illustrates that those who seek to harm others often end up facing harm themselves, reminding us of the importance of integrity.

The Wolf in Sheeps Clothing
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Reveal Moral

"The moral of the story is that deceit ultimately leads to one's own downfall."

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Quick Facts

Age Group
kids
children
story for class 2
story for class 3
story for class 4
Theme
deception
consequences of deceit
appearances can be misleading
Characters
Wolf
Shepherd
Sheep

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