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The Boy Who Cried Wolf
The Boy Who Cried Wolf | B. G. Hennessy
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"Nothing ever happens here," the shepherd thinks. But the bored boy knows what would be exciting: He cries that a wolf is after his sheep, and the town's people come running. How often can that trick work, though? B.G. Hennessy's retelling of this timeless fable is infused with fanciful whimsy through Boris Kulikov's hilarious and ingenious illustrations. This tale is sure to leave readers grinning sheepishly.
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Rachel044420
The Boy Who Cried Wolf | B. G. Hennessy
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Teaches children to not lie or else they will have to deal with the consequences unfortunately

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ed669621
The Boy Who Cried Wolf | B. G. Hennessy

“This time, when the boy cried 'Wolf!' nobody came.“

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ed669621
The Boy Who Cried Wolf | B. G. Hennessy

In the classroom, it can be used to teach students about the consequences of lying and the importance of building trust. This book effectively conveys themes of honesty and trustworthiness, making it a valuable tool for classroom discussions on character development and social responsibility.

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ed669621
The Boy Who Cried Wolf | B. G. Hennessy
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This book is a retelling of the classic fable, first published in 2006. This children's picture book, categorized in the genre of folklore, received the Parents' Choice Award for its engaging illustrations and message. The story revolves around a young shepherd who repeatedly tricks villagers into thinking a wolf is attacking his flock, only to be ignored when a real wolf appears.

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katemccord
The Boy Who Cried Wolf | B. G. Hennessy

“The next day, just when the shepherd boy was beginning to get bored again, he heard...“

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katemccord
The Boy Who Cried Wolf | B. G. Hennessy

This tale is perfect for young readers, sparking discussions about integrity and the value of truth. The vibrant artwork adds to the charm, making it an enjoyable read for story time!

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katemccord
The Boy Who Cried Wolf | B. G. Hennessy
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A captivating retelling of the classic fable. This is a straightforward story that conveys the importance of honesty and trust. In this classic, we follow a young shepherd who learns that lying has some serious consequences.

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mlowe386221
The Boy Who Cried Wolf | B. G. Hennessy

“There is no believing a liar, even when he speaks the truth.“ This line conveys the moral of the fable, emphasizing how lying erodes trust, and once lost, it is difficult to regain.

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mlowe386221
The Boy Who Cried Wolf | B. G. Hennessy

I would use this in my classroom to discuss lying and seeking attention for wrong reasons.

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mlowe386221
The Boy Who Cried Wolf | B. G. Hennessy
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This is a story of traditional literature. In the fable, a young boy is tasked with watching over sheep. Seeking attention, he cries out “Wolf! even though no wolf is actually there. People rush to his aid, only to find that it was a false alarm. Finally a real wolf does appear, and when the boy cries for help, the villagers ignore him. As a result, the wolf attacks the sheep, and the boy learns a hard lesson about lying.

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shannontevis
The Boy Who Cried Wolf | B. G. Hennessy

“WOLVES WOLVES WOLVES“ This is what the little boy says to trick the townspeople.

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shannontevis
The Boy Who Cried Wolf | B. G. Hennessy

After I read this book to my kids, I'd have a discussion with them about lying.

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shannontevis
The Boy Who Cried Wolf | B. G. Hennessy
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“The Boy Who Cried Wolf“ By B.G. Hennessy, 2006. Traditional Literature. This is a great story about a little boy who lies and cries wolf over and over, and the one time wolves are actually there, no one believes him. It sends a good message to children about the consequences of lying. This story keeps very close to the original.

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Dandan0131
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This traditional book is great! It is a bout a boy who ran into town and yelled “WOLVES“ because he was bored and wanted people to come visit. By the third time no one believed him and there really was wolves!

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Dandan0131
The Boy Who Cried Wolf | B. G. Hennessy

I love this book because it is a great book to read to young children about telling lies and fibbing. This is the story my parents told me in order to keep me from lying. I would read this in my classroom and come up with an activity for after.

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Dandan0131
The Boy Who Cried Wolf | B. G. Hennessy

“WOLVES, WOLVES, WOLVES, there are three wolves after my sheep“

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peytonfleming
The Boy Who Cried Wolf | B. G. Hennessy

Review: The Boy Who Cried Wold by B.G. Hennessy, is a traditional storybook about a young shepherd boy who lies about seeing a wolf so much no one believes him when it comes true! It has a good underlying message within about lying.
Blurb: Children can easily get the take away from this book unlike some other children's books with deeper messages.
Quote: ““I am the most bored boy in the world,“ thought the shepherd.“

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Niaaelizz
The Boy Who Cried Wolf | B. G. Hennessy

“And the Shepard boy spent the rest of the day looking for his sheep, all by himself.”

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Niaaelizz
The Boy Who Cried Wolf | B. G. Hennessy

Great and humorous spin on the original tale!

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Niaaelizz
The Boy Who Cried Wolf | B. G. Hennessy
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The Boy Who Cried Wolf, by B. G. Hennessy, 2011. Traditional Literature. This retell of the original tale is a great depiction. The illustrations are incredible and so detailed. The author even uses creativity in displaying the words on the page in a funky font that is wavy. This book in general is a great lesson for all kids!

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Kaylasarka
The Boy Who Cried Wolf | B. G. Hennessy

“But this time, no one came to help. This time, no one believed him. And the shepherd boy spent the rest of the day looking for his sheep, all by himself.”

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Kaylasarka
The Boy Who Cried Wolf | B. G. Hennessy

The illustrations of the boy the sheep and the wolves were my favorite part of this book.

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Kaylasarka
The Boy Who Cried Wolf | B. G. Hennessy
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The boy who cried Wolf by B. G. Hennessy was such a cute funny little kids book. It was a classic tale of the original story of the boy who cried Wolf. I would definitely read this to my future class. It had a twist of humor and seriousness. It also teaches a life lesson of not to lie because it could come back and bite you in the butt.

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kayleaallison
The Boy Who Cried Wolf | B. G. Hennessy
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Traditional lit. The Boy Who Cried Wolf is a great story about a boy who lies about wolves being after his sheep. Eventually, there actually are wolves after his sheep and no one will help him. This story has an important lesson for children to learn about not lying because eventually no one will believe you when you actually need them.

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kayleaallison
The Boy Who Cried Wolf | B. G. Hennessy

I really like this book and the message it has for children.

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kayleaallison
The Boy Who Cried Wolf | B. G. Hennessy
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“I am the most bored boy in the world”

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CassidyCantrell
The Boy Who Cried Wolf | B. G. Hennessy

“Wolf!” “Wolf!”

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CassidyCantrell
The Boy Who Cried Wolf | B. G. Hennessy

He brought out the village three or four times crying wolf! When his neighbors came to help him they laughed

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CassidyCantrell
The Boy Who Cried Wolf | B. G. Hennessy
Mehso-so

-traditional lit
The shepherd boy who looked after sheep in a village. No one paid attention to him or provided assistance. The wolf destroyed the flock even when he spoke the truth.

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cjegolden99
The Boy Who Cried Wolf | B. G. Hennessy

“The next day, just when the shepard boy was beginning to get bored again, he heard... Lunch lunch lunch! GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR”

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cjegolden99
The Boy Who Cried Wolf | B. G. Hennessy

Traditional. This story is perfect for a classroom. As any traditional story or tale, it is familiar and interesting and with this retelling, the story, font, and illustrations all work together to create an even more engaging story.

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cjegolden99
The Boy Who Cried Wolf | B. G. Hennessy
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The Boy Who Cried Wolf, retold by B.G. Hennessy and illustrated by Boris Kulikov, 2006. This is a retelling of the classic tale warning against telling lies. Told in fun flowing font and with beautifully detailed illustrations, this story is told in its most engaging way. It combines just the right amount of silly to lesson giving. This is truly classic and wonderfully presented.

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cchernitsky
The Boy Who Cried Wolf | B. G. Hennessy

“This time, no one believed him”

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cchernitsky
The Boy Who Cried Wolf | B. G. Hennessy

This book is a classic. Never a favorite of mine, but an important lesson to share with the class.

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cchernitsky
The Boy Who Cried Wolf | B. G. Hennessy
Mehso-so

Publication Date: 2006
Who is the book intended for: Children
Character Development: Not really
Proper Illustrations: Yes
Storyline: A young boy is bored so he tells all the towns people time & time again that wolves are after his sheep. They always come to the rescue- but it was never true. The one time it is, no one believes him

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erincox
The Boy Who Cried Wolf | B. G. Hennessy
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“But this time, no one came to help. This time, no one believed him.”

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erincox
The Boy Who Cried Wolf | B. G. Hennessy

I really enjoy this book and how it is just a little different than the version I‘ve heard before. What‘s different is that in the book the shepherd friend stays with him to make sure the wolf doesn‘t come back. that‘s a version i‘ve never heard.

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erincox
The Boy Who Cried Wolf | B. G. Hennessy
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Traditional Literature
Published 2006
The problem in this book is that the shepherd keeps falsely saying there‘s is wolf! The town keeps running to the boy to try and help him protect the sheep but when they show up there‘s no wolf... Somethings they try and do to fix the problem is leaving the boys friend with him so that he doesn‘t lie again. In the end there actually ends up being wolves but no one believes him!

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lauren_rese
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lauren_rese
The Boy Who Cried Wolf | B. G. Hennessy

Teaches a lesson to always be positive and sure about something before crying out.

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lauren_rese
The Boy Who Cried Wolf | B. G. Hennessy
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This book was a fable that retold the tale of The Boy Who Cried Wolf. This tale brought humor through its illustrations and the lively faces on the characters. The theme of this book was the retelling of the out cry and everyone coming to help but nothing to be seen, until one day no one came to help. Genre: traditional literature(fable); Published: 2006; Illustrator: Boris Kulikov