The Boy and the Sheepdog

Jack arrives at his grandfather's farm and meets Moss, a black-and-white border collie who moves the sheep with calm focus. Jack thinks the dog's work looks easy and wants to try it himself, but his grandfather first invites him to watch and learn the whistles and signals that guide the flock. All morning Jack observes how the same short, clear whistles send the sheep left, right, and forward.

Jack begins to understand that Moss was not born knowing his work; the dog learned it through steady repetition, and the sheep trust him because his signals never change. When Jack tries to whistle, only a puff of air comes out, and he sees that patience matters more than speed. This gentle tale by Jane MEADOW follows his afternoon role in a demonstration for the neighbors. Young readers can enjoy the story on Kids Tale Book.