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The Ants and the Grasshopper

A fable retold from Aesop

This fable comes from Aesop, a storyteller from ancient Greece whose tales have taught children for thousands of years. In this story, the Grasshopper learns an important lesson about work and play. Aesop's fables use animals to show us truths about how to live well. This story reminds us that we must prepare for hard times when times are good, and that both work and rest have their proper season.

Band

Purple · Pre-readers and first readersTypical starting range: ages 4–5

Length

short · about 406 words in 5 sections · 4 pictures

Source

The Aesop for Children — With pictures by Milo Winter, Aesop

First published

see the About page in the reader

Regions

Canada · United States

Included formats

• · Web reader and PDF
• · EPUB for e-readers
• · Home-print sheet
• · Folded booklet
• · Binder edition (8.5 × 11)
• · Worksheet
• · Quick Check (6 questions) with answer key
• · Read-aloud script
• · Colouring page
• · Teacher’s Edition (members)

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