The ant and the grasshopper
An Aesop's Fable
by Tom Paxton
Little Celebrations
Reading Level 2-3 Gentle (Lvl 1)
Ages 5-8
The text is written at a 2nd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
A hardworking ant spends the summer preparing for winter, while a carefree grasshopper sings and plays. When cold weather arrives, the ant's efforts pay off, teaching an important lesson about planning and responsibility. This lively rhyming tale brings a timeless fable to life for young readers.
Representation & Themes
FablesFolkloreStories in rhymeResponsibilityFriendship
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 1 — Gentle Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense
No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Data confidence: standard
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Details
- ISBN
- 0673757528
- Pages
- 23
- Publisher
- Celebration Press (NJ)
- Published
- 1996
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 175
Subjects
Fables.Folklore.Stories in rhyme.Stories in rhymeFablesFolklore