The Wolf and the Seven Kids
A mother wolf tries to trick her children into revealing their whereabouts to her by disguising herself as their grandmother. The youngest child refuses to open the door until he sees his grandmother's teeth. The wolf then cuts off a piece of bark and puts it in his mouth, but the child notices that the "teeth" are too smooth.
By Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm · First published 1815 · Genre: Fairy Tale, Children's Literature, Fable · 1,283 words
First lines
There was once an old Nanny-goat who had seven Kids, and she was just as fond of them as a mother of her children. One day she was going into the woods to fetch some food for them, so she called them all up to her, and said --
'My dear children, I am going out into the woods. Beware of the Wolf! If once he gets into the house, he will eat you up, skin, and hair, and all. The rascal often disguises himself, but you will know him by his rough voice and his black feet.'
What this Textopian page supports
The Wolf and the Seven Kids is listed on Textopian as a fable by Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm, dated 1815 CE.
This source record anchors work identity, reading entry points, and catalog context for checking claims about the work.
- Work type: Fable
- Author: Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm
- Date: 1815 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Fairy Tale, Children's Literature, Fable, Fantasy, Adventure
- Length: 1,283 words
- Structure: 1 section, 33 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
Good citation fit
- Work identity for The Wolf and the Seven Kids by Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm
- Canonical title URL and first readable passage URL
- Genre and topic classification from the Textopian catalog
- Readability and classroom-planning context
- Passage-specific claims should cite the exact /read/ URL for the relevant chapter or paragraph
Similar titles
- The Wolf And The Seven Little Kids by Jacob And Wilhelm Grimm
- The Willow Wren And The Bear by Jacob And Wilhelm Grimm
- The Dog And The Sparrow by Jacob And Wilhelm Grimm
- The Fox And The Geese by Jacob And Wilhelm Grimm
- Old Sultan by Jacob And Wilhelm Grimm
- The Little House In The Wood by Jacob And Wilhelm Grimm
Genres
- Fairy Tale — The story features magical elements, anthropomorphic animals, and a moral lesson, typical of fairy tales.
- Children's Literature — The narrative is simple, with clear moral lessons and a focus on entertaining and educating young readers.
- Fable — The story uses animals to convey a moral lesson, a characteristic of fables.
- Fantasy — The presence of talking animals and improbable events places the story within the fantasy genre.
Tags
Fairy Tale · Children's Literature · German Folklore · Animal Story · Family Drama · Motherly Love · Deception · Disguise · Cunning · Bravery · Perseverance · Good vs Evil