The Ant and the Grasshopper
by Aesop · Aesop's Fables series · Grade K-2 (varies by edition) · Ages Ages 4-8
In this classic fable, a hardworking ant gathers food during the warm days while a carefree grasshopper sings and plays. The story starts with their very different choices as the seasons begin to change.
Key vocabulary
A tiny insect that often lives in a busy group called a colony.
A jumping insect with long back legs that can make chirping sounds.
A short story that teaches a lesson.
To collect things and bring them together.
The time when people pick or collect food that has grown.
To save something so you can use it later.
Feeling happy and not worried about anything.
To get ready for something before it happens.