When George misses out on a fun day of swimming with friends, he decides to make his own fun out on the hillside. To relieve his loneliness, he cries “Wolf!”, knowing that the townspeople will come rushing to his aid. After three false alarms, they tell George that they’ll think twice before they venture up the hill again. Sure enough, the starving wolf becomes so desperate for food that he really does show up—and George’s cries for help go unanswered. He must tell the townspeople that their sheep are gone for good.

George tells the whole sorrowful tale to his mother, and learns that “liars cannot be believed…even when they are telling the truth.” If only he hadn’t fibbed, the whole mess could have been avoided! In time, he earns back the trust of the town and is awarded a special medallion for his truthfulness. The medallion serves as a constant reminder of the very important lesson he learned.