Once upon a time, in a cozy cottage at the edge of a sprawling forest, there lived a mother goat and her seven playful kids. Each day, they frolicked in the meadow, munching on sweet grass and enjoying the warm sun while their mother watched over them with love and care.
One bright morning, as the sun peeked through the trees, Mother Goat prepared to venture into the forest to gather fresh food for her little ones. Before she left, she gathered her kids around her and said, “Listen carefully, my dear children! You must stay away from the cunning wolf that prowls these woods. Lock the door tight and do not open it for anyone except me!”
The seven kids nodded eagerly, promising to stay safe while their mother was gone. With a heavy heart, Mother Goat trotted off into the trees, leaving her children behind.
As soon as Mother Goat disappeared, a dark figure emerged from the shadows. It was the sly wolf, his eyes sparkling with mischief as he licked his lips at the sight of the tasty goats.
“Little kids, little kids, let me in,” he called in a sickly sweet tone. “Your mother has asked me to bring you a treat.”
But the clever little goats, wise to the wolf’s tricks, responded together, “No, no! You are not our mother! She has a soft voice, unlike yours. Go away, you big bad wolf!”
Frustrated by their refusal, the wolf plotted his next move. He quietly crept around to the back of the cottage and climbed onto the roof, hoping to catch the kids off guard.
“Little kids, little kids, let me in,” he called again, his voice smooth and coaxing from the chimney. “Your mother sent me to take you on an adventure.”
However, the most astute of the goats peeked through a crack in the window and saw the wolf’s tail dangling precariously above. “Look out! It’s the big bad wolf trying to trick us!” he warned, his voice full of urgency.
The clever kids sprang into action. They quickly filled a large pot with water and placed it right beneath the chimney. Then, with a shout of “Now!”, they pushed the wolf down the chimney, sending him plummeting into the boiling pot below.
The wolf yelped and jumped out of the pot, singed and furious. He dashed away into the forest, never to return to trouble the goats again.
When Mother Goat came back, she found her seven kids gathered happily around the table, excitedly recounting their brave adventure. She hugged each one tightly, feeling proud of their cleverness and courage.
From that day on, the seven kids learned the importance of teamwork and trust in their instincts. They knew that as long as they stood together, they could face any challenge, no matter how frightening. As the moon lit the night sky, they snuggled into their cozy beds, safe and sound in their beloved cottage, where love and laughter filled the air.
The End!
Follow-Up Questions:
- What warning did Mother Goat give her children before she left?
- How did the clever little goats recognize that the voice belonged to the big bad wolf?
- What clever strategy did the little goats use to outsmart the wolf?
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