The Ant and the Grasshopper It was summer, hot and sunny, and, instead of working and preparing for winter, a Grasshopper preferred to dance, sing and play his violin at his leisure, not minding that these wonderful days will soon be over, that cold and rainy days will soon be near. ‘What a fine day,’ he said. Chirping and singing to its heart's content. One bright day in late autumn a family of Ants were bustling about in the warm sunshine, drying out the grain they had stored up during the summer, when a starving Grasshopper, his fiddle under his arm, came up and humbly begged for a bite to eat. And they turned their backs on the Grasshopper and went on with their work. 13. Even reluctant readers will enjoy … One bright day in late autumn a family of Ants were bustling about in the warm sunshine, drying out the grain they had stored up during the summer, when a starving Grasshopper, his fiddle under his arm, came up and humbly begged for a bite to eat. A thoughtful retelling of Aesop's fable; it's the middle of summer and while the grasshopper is enjoying himself, the ant is busy preparing for winter and when winter arrives both the ant and the grasshopper learn something about the merits of hard work. The Ant And The Grasshopper Book also available for Read Online, mobi, docx and mobile and kindle reading. ‘What a fine day,’ he said. This is a Fable – fables are stories with a hidden meaning which is called a moral. 13. Published on Jun 12, 2015 Series Editor Rob Waring Retold by Liana Robinson Illustrated by Daniela Dogliani This story is by the Greek writer Aesop. Ant and Grasshopper . Aesop’s Fables Introduction Aesop c. 620-564 BC Aesop was a writer from Ancient Greece, who is thought to have lived around 600 years BC, and is credited with having written a number of well-known fables. Aesop’s able: The Ant and the 'rasshopper One summer day, a grasshopper was hopping and chirping and singing as loud as he could and ant drudged by dragging a kernel of corn to the nest. “Why not come and play with me” said the grasshopper, “instead of toiling and struggling like that, I am having lots of fun.” “I am gathering and In Luli Gray’s retelling, the ant is a hard worker, but he is irritated by the constant singing and fiddling of the grasshopper … Download A new title in the fantastic First Reading series, aimed at children who are beginning to read. THE ANT AND THE GRASSHOPPER By Rob John One hot summer’s day a Grass-hopper sat on a blade of grass enjoying the sunshine. “Come and sing with me instead of working so hard”, said Grasshopper … warm fire and stocked cupboards, leaving the lazy grasshopper out in the cold. An Ant passed by, Bearing along with great toil an ear of corn he was taking to the Nest. Endearing illustrations bring these two relatable characters to life. An Ant passed by, bearing along with great toil an ear of corn he was taking to the nest. ‘What a fine day,’ he said. The Ants inquired of him, “Why did you not treasure up food during the summer?’ He replied, “I … THE ANT AND THE GRASSHOPPER By Rob John One hot summer’s day a Grass-hopper sat on a blade of grass enjoying the sunshine. A new title in the fantastic First Reading series, aimed at children who are beginning to read. This set of formative tools contains two different retellings of Aesop’s the ant and the grasshopper fable. He saw Ant passing by, bearing along with great toil a wheatear to store for the winter. This premiere addresses A thoughtful retelling of Aesop's fable; it's the middle of summer and while the grasshopper is enjoying himself, the ant is busy preparing for winter and when winter arrives both the ant and the grasshopper learn something about the merits of hard work. "What!" The Ants & the Grasshopper. One bright day in late autumn a family of Ants were bustling about in the warm sunshine, drying out the grain they had stored up during the summer, when a starving Grasshopper, his fiddle under his arm, came up and humbly begged for a bite to eat. A thoughtful retelling of Aesop's fable; it's the middle of summer and while the grasshopper is enjoying himself, the ant is busy preparing for winter and when winter arrives both the ant and the grasshopper learn something about the merits of hard work. Accounts of his life often refer to him having been a slave, who gains his freedom through the strength of the advice he gives to his masters. The Ants and the Grasshopper From "Aesop's Fables" One bright day in late autumn a family of Ants was bustling about in the warm sunshine, drying out the grain they had stored up during the summer, when a starving Grasshopper, his fiddle under his arm, came up and humbly begged for a bite to eat. An Ant passed by, Bearing along with great toil an ear of corn he was taking to the There's a time for work and a time for play. This is an interpretation of a story from a collection of tales called Aesop’s Fables. THE ANT AND THE GRASSHOPPER By Rob John One hot summer’s day a Grass-hopper sat on a blade of grass enjoying the sunshine. A thoughtful retelling of Aesop's fable; it's the middle of summer and while the grasshopper is enjoying himself, the ant is busy preparing for winter and when winter arrives both the ant and the grasshopper learn something about the merits of hard work.