“The Wolf and the Seven Little Goats” by the Brothers Grimm is a cautionary tale about the importance of being cautious and listening to parental advice. When a mother goat leaves her seven kids at home while she goes to the forest, she warns them about the dangers of the wicked wolf, who might try to trick his way into their house. The cunning wolf attempts to impersonate the mother goat, first with a gruff voice and then with a softened one, but the kids recognize his deception. However, the wolf eventually whitens his paw with flour, successfully fooling the young goats, who then open the door. The wolf then devours six of the seven kids, only one managing to hide and escape. Upon returning and discovering what has happened, the mother goat finds the wolf sleeping with a full stomach. She bravely cuts open his stomach to rescue her children and then fills him with stones before sewing him back up. When the wolf awakens, the heavy stones cause him to fall into a well and drown, ensuring that the kids are safe and the villain is punished.
GenreChildren's Literature, Fairy Tales and Folklore
Length7 mins
Narrated byBert Stauff
FormatAudiobook
Publish dateAug 12, 2025
LanguageEnglish
About the author
Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm
Jacob Grimm (born 1785) and Wilhelm Grimm (born 1786) were German scholars and folklorists. They became known for their collection of folk tales and fairy tales.View all by Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm
