The ant and the grasshopper

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What is The ant and the grasshopper about?

Ant spends the warm summer days gathering food and preparing a cosy store for winter. Grasshopper, meanwhile, prefers singing, dancing and enjoying the sunshine, teasing Ant for working so hard. But when the cold weather arrives and the ground is covered in snow, Grasshopper finds himself hungry and shivering. Will Ant help his carefree neighbour? This lively retelling of Aesop’s famous fable shows why planning ahead matters, while also exploring kindness, friendship and the different ways creatures use their talents.

About the author

Lesley Sims is a talented author who has written many exciting books for children. She is well known for her retellings of classic stories, such as 'The Princess and the Pea' and 'The Nutcracker'. Lesley enjoys making stories fun and easy to read, so that everyone can enjoy the magic of reading.