Retold By B.G. Hennessy
Illustrated By Boris Kulikov
Although we teach children not to judge a book by its cover, this hardcover book will not only WOW them on the shelf, but onto the very last page. The Boy Who Cried Wolf is a retold story of the original fable with the addition of Boris Kulikov's witty illustrations.
"I am the most bored boy in the world," complained the shepherd, until his boredom evolved into a scheming idea. With the sole purpose of entertaining himself, the boy cried wolf and ran into town, not knowing his fun would soon come to an end. His mockery of the townsfolk and their help leaves him alone and in trouble.
This story teaches young children a moral lesson without them feeling the dullness of being lectured. Moral of the story: Those who do not tell the truth will not be believed, even in cases when they are telling the truth. In other words, one's credibility is destroyed if learned to be lying.
Author B.G. Hennessy incorporates engaging figurative language including onomatopoeias, appealing to children of young ages, as well as the obvious metaphor of the wolf. Similar to the original fable, the wolf represents any negative aspect of life that leaves you in need of help from others. Just as if you repeatedly claim you are sick and play hooky from school, when the real wolf appears (or illness in this case), you are less likely to be believed.
The Boy Who Cried Wolf is filled with humorous illustrations from cover to close. These detailed and colorful visuals will leave you and your children giggling from page to page.
* I recommend this.
* Ages 3-7 |
