The Ant and the Grasshopper
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2000 · Est. 4 min read-aloud

The Ant and the Grasshopper

Written by Amy Lowry

Ants prepare for winter; grasshopper ignores the cold.

3.6 Goodreads · 153 ratings
32 pages· 398 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud· AD880L
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Bookroo's summary

In a vibrant retelling set in the Imperial Chinese Emperor's Summer Palace, industrious ants work tirelessly to prepare for winter. Meanwhile, a carefree grasshopper ignores the looming cold. As the seasons change, will the grasshopper's carefree days lead to regret, or will the ants' diligence pay off? Discover the clash of foresight and folly in this timeless tale.

From the publisher

Blending Eastern and Western traditions, the author brings new meaning to the favorite tale about a colony of industrious ants which busily prepares for the approaching winter while a grasshopper makes no plans for the cold weather to come.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Words
398
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD880L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.6
F&P level
~U
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
42035
Publication
Published
December 3, 2005
First published
July 1, 2000
Publisher
Holiday House
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780823414772
LCCN
99018820
OCLC
40862081

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