The Grasshopper and the Ant at the End of the World: A Graphic Novel

by Benjamin Harper, Fern Cano (Illustrator)

Overview

Grasshopper and Ant aren’t exactly enemies, but they’re certainly not friends. Grasshopper lives for the moment. He likes to practice yoga and rehearse with his band. But Ant keeps messing up Grasshopper’s flow with loud construction. Ant is a planner. He is convinced the world is going to end, so he’s building a bunker. Grasshopper can’t help but be annoyed. But all that changes when disaster strikes! Is it the end of the world? Can Grasshopper convince Ant to help him? In this Far Out Fables adventure, Aesop's “The Ant and the Grasshopper” is retold with a modern twist to create an exciting graphic novel for kids!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781515894018
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	07/01/2021
Series:	Far Out Fables
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	40
Lexile:	GN550L (what's this?)
File size:	22 MB
Note:	This product may take a few minutes to download.
Age Range:	8 - 11 Years

About the Author

Benjamin Harper lives in Los Angeles where he edits superhero books for a living. When he’s not at work, he writes; watches monster movies; and hangs out with his cats Marjorie and Jerry, a betta fish named Toby, and a tank full of four rough-skinned newts. He tends a bog garden full of carnivorous plants and also grows milkweed to help save Monarch butterflies. His other books include the Bug Girl series, Obsessed With Star Wars, Rolling with BB-8, Hansel & Gretel & Zombies, and many more.

Interviews

Spin-off of the popular Far Out Fairy Tales series—more exciting storybook adventures!;,Extras, including a telling of the original tale, a guide to the Far Out twists, and visual comprehension questions, critically engage students with the graphic novel format;,Fresh takes on classic fables provide an engaging way to approach Common Core ELA Standards around fables and folktales;,Fun, modern twists will draw in the most reluctant readers;