Book cover of The Ant and the Grasshopper

The Ant and the Grasshopper

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The Ant and the Grasshopper

A hardworking ant spends his summer gathering food for the winter, while his friend the grasshopper plays. When the snow falls, they learn a gentle lesson about preparation.

  • 8 chapters
  • Illustrated
  • Read aloud
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How the story begins

Chapter 1: A Sunny Day

The sun was high in the blue sky, warming the tall green grass of the meadow. It was a perfect day for everyone who lived there. A little Ant was busy walking back and forth, carrying a heavy grain of corn on his back. He walked steadily, his six legs moving with purpose.

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Chapters in this story

  1. 1.A Sunny Day
  2. 2.Working Hard
  3. 3.The Ant's Reply
  4. 4.The Golden Days
  5. 5.A Change in Weather
  6. 6.Winter Arrives
  7. 7.A Lesson Learned
  8. 8.Safe and Sound

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