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Little Ant and the Grasshopper
The ants think they are better than the grasshoppers, until a long, boring winter sets in. Cooped up in the anthill, they miss the grasshoppers' entertainment. Can Little Ant help his friend make it through the winter doing what he loves?
This reimagining of Aesop's “The Ant and the Grasshopper” turns the classic fable on its head, melding Aesop's moral about the virtue of hard work with the wisdom of If you choose a job that you love, you will never have to work a day in your life.
ABOUT THE SERIES
The Little Ant books are reimaginings of Aesop's classic fables, teaching timeless lessons like "appearances can be deceiving" and "one good turn deserves another." Brought to life by Tina Perko's vibrant and whimsical illustrations, the stories follow Little Ant as he navigates through the challenges and frustrations of growing up. Little Ant's adventures provide him with opportunities to build character and learn valuable lessons about friendship , kindness , empathy , teamwork , courage , and the importance of being yourself .
This reimagining of Aesop's “The Ant and the Grasshopper” turns the classic fable on its head, melding Aesop's moral about the virtue of hard work with the wisdom of If you choose a job that you love, you will never have to work a day in your life.
ABOUT THE SERIES
The Little Ant books are reimaginings of Aesop's classic fables, teaching timeless lessons like "appearances can be deceiving" and "one good turn deserves another." Brought to life by Tina Perko's vibrant and whimsical illustrations, the stories follow Little Ant as he navigates through the challenges and frustrations of growing up. Little Ant's adventures provide him with opportunities to build character and learn valuable lessons about friendship , kindness , empathy , teamwork , courage , and the importance of being yourself .
- GenresChildrens
42 pages, Paperback
Published November 1, 2018
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About the author
S.M.R. Saia
21 books11 followersS.M.R. Saia is the author of two book series for children: the Little Ant Books (read aloud stories for ages 3 to 5) and the Gertie in the Garden books (garden-themed early reader chapter books for ages 6 to 9). Her professional experience in the book world includes owning a corporate book fair business and freelancing as a self-publishing coach. She has a B.A. in English from the University of Maryland and an M.A. in Liberal Arts from St. John’s College in Annapolis, Maryland. For the past several years she has worked developing English Language Arts Worksheets for K – 12, using creative strategies to present, teach, and provide students with an opportunity to practice grade-appropriate Language Arts concepts and skills.
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May 17, 2020
well said, so cute!! i love this series so so much, how do u pick a fave ... this series is super fun and cute. i think if i had to pick i really enjoy the praying mantis one. illustrations are so fun!!
April 1, 2021
An awesome rendition of the Ant and the Grasshopper fable with a cool twist
I really enjoyed this rendition of the Ant and the Grasshopper story- encouraging us to see another point of view. The grasshoppers, while seemingly wasting time during the summer months entertaining the ants, were actually making life more enjoyable and were embracing what they are good at. The ants discovered, in the winter, that life was boring without the grasshopper’s entertainment and discovered it wasn’t as easy as it looked providing good entertainment. The ants and grasshoppers came up with a mutually beneficial agreement where the ants provided food in return for the grasshoppers songs and dances. When we recognize each other for our strengths and appreciate our differences, the world is a better place.
I really enjoyed this rendition of the Ant and the Grasshopper story- encouraging us to see another point of view. The grasshoppers, while seemingly wasting time during the summer months entertaining the ants, were actually making life more enjoyable and were embracing what they are good at. The ants discovered, in the winter, that life was boring without the grasshopper’s entertainment and discovered it wasn’t as easy as it looked providing good entertainment. The ants and grasshoppers came up with a mutually beneficial agreement where the ants provided food in return for the grasshoppers songs and dances. When we recognize each other for our strengths and appreciate our differences, the world is a better place.
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