Collins Big Cat Arabic Reading Programme - The Boy Who Cried Wolf: Level 5

Level 5 books are for children who are ready to read stories with more challenging word patterns or non-verbal sentences with 2 or 3 words, and with total support through illustrations and extensive use of repetition. Double spacing is used between words to ensure children see where each new word in a sentence begins and ends to ensure the focus remains on reading core words.

A shepherd boy decides to play a trick on the people in his village by telling them that there is a wolf nearby. But will the villagers believe him when a wolf really does turn up?

This witty retelling of the traditional story was written by Saffy Jenkins.

Children can recap the journey of the boy as he plays tricks using the story map on pages 14–15.

Text type: A traditional tale.

Curriculum links: Personal, social and emotional development.