[0:01] We're at the Richfield Read a Story [0:03] Theater and we're here to read some [0:05] books for you. Now, our first story is [0:07] called Wolf. Now, everybody knows that [0:11] wolves can read, right? So, I want you [0:14] to remember when you listen to this [0:16] story, there are three ways a wolf [0:18] reads. I want you to see if at the end [0:20] of the story, you can tell one of the [0:22] three different ways a wolf reads. Story [0:25] is the wolf by Becky Bloom. [0:31] In this story, I am a narrator, which [0:33] means I help to tell the story. I read [0:37] the part of wolf. I read the part of the [0:40] pig. And I read the part of the cow. And [0:44] I read the part of the duck. [0:46] And I am a narrator also and help tell [0:49] the story. [0:51] After walking for many days, a wolf [0:54] wandered into a quiet little town. He [0:57] was tired and hungry. His feet ache and [1:01] he had only a little money that he kept [1:03] for emergencies. Then he remembered, [1:08] "There is a farm outside this village. [1:11] I'll find some food there." [1:14] As the wolf peered over the farm fence, [1:18] he saw a pig, a cow, [1:23] and a duck reading in the sun. [1:27] Never seen animals breed before. I'm so [1:31] hungry that my eyes are playing tricks [1:34] on me. The wolf was really very hungry [1:38] and didn't stop to think about animals [1:40] reading books very long. Instead, wolf [1:44] stood up, took a deep breath, and leaped [1:46] at the animals with a howl. [1:52] The chickens and the rabbits ran for [1:54] their lives, but the duck, the pig, and [1:57] the cow didn't budge. What is that awful [2:01] noise? I can't concentrate on my book. [2:06] Just ignore it. The wolf did not like to [2:10] be ignored. What's wrong with you? Can't [2:13] you see that I am a big [2:16] and dangerous wolf? [2:18] Well, I'm sure you are, but couldn't you [2:23] be big and dangerous somewhere else? [2:28] We're trying to read. This is a farm for [2:32] educated animals. Now, be a good wolf [2:37] and go away. [2:40] The pig gave the wolf a push. The wolf [2:44] had never been treated like this before. [2:48] Educated animals. educated animals. [2:52] Well, then I'll learn how to read, too. [2:56] Off he went to school. Now, the children [2:59] found it strange to have a wolf in their [3:01] class, but since he didn't try to eat [3:03] anyone, they soon got used to him. The [3:07] wolf was serious and hardworking, and [3:10] soon he became the best in the class. [3:12] Feeling quite satisfied, the wolf went [3:16] back to the farm and jumped over the [3:18] fence. I'll show them. The wolf opened [3:22] his book and began to read very slowly [3:25] and propily. Run, wolf, run, [3:32] wolf, run. [3:35] You've got a long way to go. [3:38] The duck didn't even look up. The pig, [3:42] the duck, and the cow went on reading [3:46] their own books, not the least [3:49] impressed. So, the wolf jumped back over [3:52] the fence and ran straight to the public [3:54] library. He studied long and hard, [3:57] reading lots of dusty old books. He [4:00] practiced and practiced until he could [4:03] read without stopping. [4:12] Once upon a time, [4:18] they'll be impressed with my reading [4:20] now. [4:22] The wolf walked up to the farm gate and [4:25] knocked. [4:26] He opened the three little pigs and [4:30] began to read. Once upon a time, there [4:33] were three little pigs. One day the [4:35] mother called them and told them, "Stop [4:38] that racket. Well, you have improved, [4:42] but you still need to work on your [4:45] style." [4:47] The wolf tucked his tail between his [4:50] legs and slunk away. However, the wolf [4:54] wasn't about to give up. He counted the [4:56] little money he had left, went to the [4:58] bookshop, and bought a splendid new [5:01] story book. His first very own book. He [5:06] was going to read it day and night, [5:08] every letter and every line. He would [5:11] read so well that the farm animals would [5:14] admire him. [5:16] Ding dong. The wolf rang the bell at the [5:20] farm gate. He laid down on the grass, [5:23] made himself comfortable, and took out [5:25] his new book and began to read. [5:28] Little Red Riding Hood. Mother was [5:32] packing a basket with eggs, butter, and [5:35] homemade bread. "Who is that?" Far asked [5:39] Little Red Riding Hood. [5:42] Wolf read with such confidence and [5:45] passion that the pig, the duck, and the [5:49] cow all listened and they didn't say a [5:51] word. [5:53] Each time wolf finished a story, the pig [5:56] and the duck and the cow said, "Please [5:59] read us another story." [6:02] So the wolf read on story after story. [6:06] One minute he was Little Red Riding [6:08] Hood, the next a genie emerging from a [6:11] lamp and then a swashbuckling pirate. [6:14] This is so much fun. He's a master. Why [6:18] don't you join us on our picnic today? [6:22] And so they all had a picnic. The pig, [6:26] the duck, the cow, and the wolf. They [6:29] lay in the tall grass and told stories [6:33] all afternoon long. [6:36] We should all become storytellers. [6:40] We could travel around the world. We can [6:43] start tomorrow morning. [6:45] The wolf stretched in the grass. He was [6:48] happy to have such wonderful friends. [6:52] The end.