The Ant and the Grasshopper: A Retelling of Aesop's Fable

by Mark White, Sara Rojo Pérez (Illustrator)

Overview

In this easy-to-read retelling of the classic Aesop's fable, the ant works hard all summer to get ready for winter. The grasshopper doesn't work at all. He plays, sings, and relaxes. When the winter comes, the ant is totally prepared. Will the grasshopper learn his lesson?

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781404873636
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	07/15/2011
Series:	My First Classic Story
Pages:	24
Product dimensions:	5.90(w) x 7.90(h) x 0.10(d)
Lexile:	500L (what's this?)
Age Range:	5 - 9 Years

Editorial Reviews

Gr 1-2-Blackaby follows the plot of Andersen's original tale. The text is written in simple language while presenting some complex ideas and sophisticated sentence structures. Expressive watercolor cartoon characters are the highlight of each spread. In Ant, White retells Aesop's fable in equally simple language. The story can lead to classroom discussion about work and play. Muted cartoon pictures using lots of browns and greens illustrate the story. In Lion, the reteller closely follows the familiar fable about cooperation between the mighty lion and the tiny mouse. The story concludes with the mouse saying, "You didn't think I could help you- but an act of kindness is never wasted," which provides a good opener for further discussion. Clear illustrations in a cartoon style with soft golds, browns, and greens decorate every page. Good choices for children who want to read these familiar stories on their own.-Karen Land, Greenport Public School, NY Copyright 2004 Reed Business Information.

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