The Boy who Cried Wolf

by Saffy Jenkins

Published 2 September 2013

A shepherd boy decides to play a trick on the people in his village by telling them that there is a wolf nearby. But will the villagers believe him when a wolf really does turn up? This witty retelling of the traditional story was written by Saffy Jenkins.

  • A shepherd boy decides to play a trick on the people in his village by telling them that there is a wolf nearby. But will the villagers believe him when a wolf really does turn up? This witty retelling of the traditional story was written by Saffy Jenkins.
  • Pink A/Band 1B books offer simple, predictable text with familiar objects and actions.
  • Children can recap the journey of the boy as he plays tricks using the story map on pages 14–15.
  • Text type: A traditional tale
  • Curriculum links: Personal, social and emotional development