The Goat and Her Kid  (Paperback, Harriet Myrtle)

The story revolves around a mother goat and her kid. The mother goat warns her kid not to open the door to anyone while she goes out to forage for food. She emphasizes the importance of safety and caution. However, a cunning wolf approaches the door and tricks the kid into opening it by imitating the voice of its mother. The kid, believing the wolf to be its mother, opens the door and is subsequently eaten by the wolf. The moral of "The Goat and Her Kid" centers around the importance of being cautious and discerning, as well as the consequences of naivety and trust in the wrong individuals.