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The Boy Who Cried Wolf by B. G. Hennessy

The Boy Who Cried Wolf

Hardcover – Picture Book, March 1, 2006

B. G. Hennessy

Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers · Hardcover · March 1, 2006

"Nothing ever happens here," the shepherd thinks.

Wolves & CoyotesFairy Tales & FolkloreMyths & Fables
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Who it’s for
A familiar fable gets a fanciful retelling, with illustrations that bring comic energy.
Themes
Deception and false alarms, Boredom and mischief
Genres
Myths & Fables, Wolves & Coyotes, Fairy Tales & Folklore

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About this book

"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.

Fable With Mischief

A familiar fable gets a fanciful retelling, with illustrations that bring comic energy.

Come here for

  • A classic story with a mischievous streak
  • Whimsical humor for a read-aloud

Expect

  • A picture-book retelling of the familiar fable
  • Hilarious, ingenious illustrations

Where it sits

Myths & Fables76%
Wolves & Coyotes40%
Fairy Tales & Folklore28%

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Publisher categories

  • Wolves & Coyotes
  • Fairy Tales & Folklore
  • Funny Stories
Authors
B. G. Hennessy
Publisher
Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Published
March 1, 2006
Format
Hardcover
Theme
Deception and false alarms · Boredom and mischief
Reading lane
Wolves & Coyotes