Books with title The Grasshopper and the Ants: An Aesop Fable

This magnificent rendition of a classic Aesop fable by a Caldecott Medal-winning artist teaches children: Don't put off for tomorrow what you can do today! In this stunning companion to the Caldecott Medal-winning The Lion & the Mouse and the highly acclaimed The Tortoise & the Hare, a playful grasshopper wonders why the busy ants around him won't join in his merrymaking as the seasons pass by. But when winter arrives, he soon sees the value of his friends' hard work--just as the ants learn the value of sharing what they've worked for. Featuring a striking, surprise gatefold page, this third book in Jerry Pinkney's gorgeous trilogy of picture book fables subtly shows the pitfalls of procrastination.Don't miss these other classic retellings by Jerry Pinkney:The Lion & the MouseThe Tortoise & the HareThe Three Billy Goats GruffLittle Red Riding Hood

While a little fun is essential for a happy life, wise individuals know that prosperity begins with hard work. Gary and the other grasshoppers want to play all day, and they cannot understand why the ants work so hard and miss all the fun. Alex and the ants know they must work during the spring to have food for the winter. Sure enough, when winter arrives early, the lazy grasshoppers have nothing to eat. Passage of a new law that requires the ants to share their food with the grasshoppers transforms the whole community into a fun-loving crowd. Will the grasshoppers learn the meaning of hard work before it is too late? This retelling of this famous Aesop story highlights the importance of diligence and a good work ethic.

Aesop's Fables: The Ant & the Grasshopper like the Boy Scout's motto: Be Prepared. This lesson is learned by the silly Grasshopper who sings and dances all summer long. He watches the Ant carry food to his ant hill to store for the winter. This version is told in rhythmic verse which is a strategy used for beginning and young readers. Wonderfully illustrated by Eugenia Meli, the characters are vividly brought to life for the young reader or listener. The author, R.F. Gilmor continues this series, "Lessons of Aesop" with the Lion & The Mouse. Enjoy the adventures, fun and lessons quietly taught and learned. For little hands to hold and to love.