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Ant And Grasshopper (2011)

by Luli Gray(Favorite Author)

3.67 of 5 Votes: 1

ISBN

1416951407 (ISBN13: 9781416951407)

languge

English

genre

Middle Grade & Children's

publisher

Margaret K. McElderry Books

review 1: This folklore book was just to cute. I think it has a great story and can be used for any grade, even the older grades. I was interested in the book because it was from a local author here in Chapel Hill. I think this would be great to use to highlight local authors. I also like the moral of the story that surprises you at the end that every one counts. I think the book has wonderful illustrations and the story keeps you reading to see what its all about at the end. I think this book would be great to use for character building and would just be a great story to share with all students.
review 2: This book was a less harsh version of the classic Aesop's fable. In the original edition, the Ant works hard and saves food for the winter, while the lazy Grasshopper ... moregoofs off and starves to death when winter comes. In this version, Ant loves to count his food that he is saving for the winter. He meets Grasshopper, who does not prepare, but instead sings and plays outside so much that it distracts Ant. When winter comes, he no longer hears the music and goes out to investigate. Grasshopper is freezing outside with no food, so Ant invites him in to his home to rest and recover. In return, Grasshopper sings and plays for him, after he has finished counting. Each is envious of the other's talents, and Ant realizes that there is room for both order and entertainment in his life. My favorite part was when they sung "Here We Come a Waffle-ing (to the tune of the Christmas tune "Here We Go a Wassailing"). Recommended for ages 4-8, 4 stars. less

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