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"The Wolf and the Seven Young Kids," also known as "The Wolf and the Seven Little Goats," is a popular German fairy tale collected by the Brothers Grimm. Here's a summary of the plot:
Once upon a time, there was an old goat who had seven young kids. One day, she needed to go to the forest to gather food and warned her kids to be cautious of the wicked wolf who might try to deceive them.
While the mother goat was away, the wolf, who was indeed cunning, came to the house and mimicked the voice of their mother, asking to be let in. However, the kids were smart and suspicious, recognizing the wolf's deep voice. They refused to open the door, no matter how much he tried to persuade them.
Frustrated by his failed attempt, the wolf went to a market, bought a large piece of chalk, and ate it. This made his voice softer. He returned to the goat's house and called out to the kids again, this time imitating their mother perfectly. He claimed he had a surprise for each of them.
One by one, the kids fell for the trick. As they opened the door, the wolf gobbled them up, leaving only the youngest and cleverest kid hiding in a clockcase. When the mother goat returned home, she was devastated to find her house empty. The youngest kid informed her about the wolf's deceit.
Together, they hatched a plan. The mother goat went to the wolf's house while the kid fetched scissors, thread, and a needle. They carefully cut open the sleeping wolf's belly, releasing all the swallowed kids who were unharmed. They then filled the wolf's belly with heavy stones.
When the wolf woke up and tried to run away, the weight of the stones made him stumble and fall into a well, where he drowned.
The story of "The Wolf and the Seven Young Kids" emphasizes the importance of caution and cleverness, as well as the consequences of deceit.
