Have you ever heard of the clever mother goat who outsmarted a wicked wolf? If you love reading Stories for Kids or listening to Bedtime Stories for Kids before sleep, this classic tale will make your heart warm and your imagination bright.
It’s one of those timeless Fairy Tales for Kids that teaches bravery, love, and wisdom — the kind of story that has been told and retold in families for generations.
So, snuggle up, dear reader, and let’s begin this magical journey from the comfort of your favorite Online Storybooks collection here at TalesKids.com, where you can always find Free Bedtime Stories filled with kindness and adventure.
Once Upon a Time…
In a quiet meadow near the edge of a deep forest, there lived a gentle mother goat with her seven little kids. They were a happy family playful, curious, and full of laughter. Every morning, the little goats would skip among the flowers, while their mother gathered food and kept a watchful eye on the woods nearby.
One bright morning, Mother Goat said, “My darlings, I must go to the market to get food. Be very careful while I’m gone. The wicked wolf is nearby. If he comes, don’t open the door to anyone. You will know it’s me when you hear my soft voice and see my white hooves.”
“We promise, Mama!” the little goats said, hugging her before she left.
The Wolf’s First Trick
No sooner had Mother Goat gone than the sly wolf appeared. He had overheard everything. With a wicked grin, he knocked on the door and growled, “Open up, my little ones. It’s your dear mother!”
But the youngest goat peeked through a crack and said, “No! You’re not our mother. Her voice is sweet and gentle, but yours is rough and scary!”
The wolf growled in anger and stomped away. “I’ll make my voice soft enough to fool them,” he muttered. He ran to the baker and swallowed a spoonful of flour to soften his voice. Then he went to the miller and covered his paws in white flour to make them look like the mother goat’s.
The Wolf’s Second Trick
The wolf returned and knocked again. “My little ones,” he said in a soft, fake voice, “it’s Mama. Look — my hooves are white!”
The smallest goat was still suspicious. “Show us your paw under the door,” he said. The wolf proudly stretched out his flour-covered paw. It looked white enough, so the goats thought it was truly their mother.
When they opened the door, the wicked wolf jumped inside with a terrible laugh. The goats screamed and ran in every direction — one hid under the bed, another behind the curtain, and one inside the oven — but the wolf was too quick. He gobbled them up one by one… except for the tiniest kid, who squeezed into the grandfather clock and held his breath.
When the wolf was full, he waddled to a meadow under a tree and fell fast asleep.
The Clever Mother’s Plan
Soon, Mother Goat came home and saw the door wide open. “My babies!” she cried. The little one inside the clock whispered, “Mama, I’m here! The wolf came and ate everyone!”
Mother Goat wept, but then she heard a deep snoring from the meadow. Quietly, she took her sewing scissors and followed the sound. There lay the wolf, fast asleep under a tree, with his big belly rising and falling.
She carefully cut open his belly and out popped her six little goats, alive and safe! They hugged their mother tightly, their eyes full of tears and joy. Then Mother Goat said, “Quick, bring some big stones.” They filled the wolf’s belly with heavy rocks and sewed it back up.
The Wolf’s End
When the wolf finally woke, he felt very thirsty. He went to the river to drink. But the stones in his stomach made him so heavy that he lost his balance and fell into the water never to be seen again.
The mother goat and her seven children danced around the meadow, singing and laughing. From that day on, they lived happily and carefully, never opening the door without being sure.
Moral of the Story
This beautiful tale reminds us to be wise, listen to our parents, and never trust strangers no matter how kind they may sound.
The 7 Little Goats and the Clever Mother is one of those Fairy Tales for Kids that teaches both courage and cleverness.
It’s also a perfect pick for Bedtime Stories for Kids, available anytime here on TalesKids.com, your home for Free Bedtime Stories and magical Online Storybooks.
