The Kid and the Wolf

A KID, returning without protection from the pasture, was pursued by a Wolf. Seeing he could not escape, he turned around, and said:

"I know, friend Wolf, that I must be your prey, but before I die I would ask of you one favor you will play me a tune to which I may dance."

The Wolf complied, and while he was piping and the Kid was dancing, some hounds hearing the sound ran up and began chasing the Wolf. Turning to the Kid, he said:

"It is just what I deserve； for I, who am only a butcher, should not have turned piper to please you."

Baby baby baby oh... baby baby baby oh...thought you'd always be mine.

说明：

语言难度：

该片段语言简洁，重复句式（如"baby baby baby oh..."）和押韵（如"sheep"与"wolf"的对比）适合初三学生跟读。

启示性：

通过狼因一时的善意而自食恶果的情节，隐含道德教育意义。

朗读建议：

建议分句练习，注意狼的狡诈语气和孩子的天真对比，可搭配简单背景音乐增强感染力。

若需进一步拓展，可补充完整故事后续发展，但此片段已具备独立性和教育价值。