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Publication
Little, Brown Books for Young Readers (2015), Edition: Illustrated, 40 pages
Description
In this retelling of the classic Aesop fable, hardworking ants stock up for the winter while a fun-loving grasshopper plays all year long, until the cold weather arrives and he realizes his mistake in not planning ahead.
User reviews
LibraryThing member debnance
You know it’s going to be good the minute you see Jerry Pinkney’s name on the cover. And, of course, it’s even better than you might have hoped. Not just a retelling of the classic Aesop’s fable, but a lovely seasonal spin on the story. And with a perfect ending. Smashingly good.
LibraryThing member Sullywriter
Grasshopper learns to see the value of his friends' hard work and the ants learn the value of sharing what they've worked for. A beautifully designed, delightful interpretation of the Aesop fable with glorious, intricately detailed illustrations. A stunning work of art.
LibraryThing member Sgill17
This is an adaptation of the famous Aesop tale of the grasshopper and the ants. It is about a colony of ants that is working to prepare for the cold winter by collecting food. The grasshopper just wants to play. He does not heed the ants warnings and does not prepare. When winter comes, the ants
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have plenty of food and safe shelter, while the grasshopper is left in the cold. In this adaptation, the ants invite the grasshopper in to join them. Show Less
Awards
Notable Children's Book (Younger Readers — 2016)
Pages
40
ISBN
0316400815 / 9780316400817