The Grasshopper and the Ant
Level “Early readers” (ages 4-5): short sentences and clear letters to start reading alone. Our own version of Aesop’s fable: while the grasshopper sings all summer, the ant works to store food. A story about effort, planning ahead and generosity.
About “The Grasshopper and the Ant”
- Type
- Story
- Recommended age
- 4-5 years
- Author
- KindiWise
- Duration
- 5 minutes
The story
It was a very warm and very beautiful summer. The sun shone happily in the blue sky.
The grasshopper sang cheerfully all day long. She played her little brown guitar under the big tree.
Very close by, the ant was working hard. She carried heavy grains of wheat to her home.
“Why don’t you sing with me today?” asked the grasshopper. “I have a lot of work to do,” answered the ant.
Soon autumn came and the wind blew hard. Dry leaves fell on the ground.
The ant stored delicious food in her home. Meanwhile, the grasshopper sang very happily.
Cold winter came with its white snow. The whole green countryside was completely covered.
The poor grasshopper had nothing to eat. Shivering with cold, she went to find her neighbor.
“I am very hungry and also very cold,” said the grasshopper. The ant looked at her and smiled sweetly.
“Come inside, we have food for both of us. But next summer you will work a little.”
It was very warm inside the little house. The two new friends had dinner together, very happy.
The grasshopper played a beautiful song on her guitar. She promised to work hard next summer.
There is a time to sing and a time to work, and sharing makes winter warmer.
