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The Ant and the Grasshopper

The Ant and the Grasshopper

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The ant is busy collecting grain for winter, while the grasshopper is too busy having a good time. This teaches the lesson of planning ahead.

Format: Board book
Length: 22 pages
Publication date: 28 April 2022
Publisher: Usborne Publishing Ltd


Ant is busy collecting grain for winter. But Grasshopper is too busy having a good time to help. Will he be sorry when winter comes?


This classic Aesop fable teaches the lesson of planning ahead in a charmingly simple way. The ant, diligent and hardworking, gathers grain while the carefree grasshopper enjoys the present. As winter approaches, the grasshopper realizes its mistake and begs for food, but the ant, with its stockpile of resources, refuses to help. The fable serves as a reminder of the importance of foresight and preparation, highlighting the consequences of neglecting future needs. It encourages individuals to prioritize their responsibilities and work towards a secure and prosperous future.


Dimension: 145 x 145 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781803701158

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