The Wolf and the Seven Little Kids
A motherless family of seven little kids lives with a wolf who poses as their grandmother. The wolf eats six of the kids and hides their bodies under his bed. When the seventh kid returns home, the wolf tries to eat her but she outsmarts him by hiding in a closet. The wolf then cuts open the closet with an axe, but the kid escapes through the chimney.
By Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm · First published 1812 · Genre: Fairy Tale, Children's Literature, Fable · 1,322 words
First lines
There was once on a time, an old Goat who had seven little Kids, and loved them with all the love of a mother for her children.
One day, she wanted to go into the forest and fetch some food. So she called all seven to her and said, "Dear Children, I have to go into the forest. Be on your guard against the Wolf. If he come in, he will devour you all -- skin, hair, and all. The wretch often disguises himself; but you will know him at once by his rough voice and his black feet."
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The Wolf and the Seven Little Kids is listed on Textopian as a fable by Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm, dated 1812 CE.
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- Work type: Fable
- Author: Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm
- Date: 1812 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Fairy Tale, Children's Literature, Fable, Fantasy, Folklore
- Length: 1,322 words
- Structure: 1 section, 26 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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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 engaging characters, suitable for children.
- Fable — The story uses animals to convey a moral lesson, a characteristic of fables.
- Fantasy — The presence of talking animals and fantastical 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