Cover of the book The Ant and the Grasshopper

The Ant and the Grasshopper

The story of the ant and the grasshopper is a popular Aesop's

About this book

The Ant and the Grasshopper is an intermediate readers book for children ages 3 to 9. The story of the ant and the grasshopper is a popular Aesop's fable and teaches the importance of hardwork and preparation. A real human voice reads the story while the words are highlighted one by one on screen.

Book details

Book typeRead Along Book – Narrated in a real human voice with word-by-word highlighting and static pictures.
AuthorSamrath Singh
Ages5 to 7 years, also 3 to 5 years, also 7 to 9 years
GradeGrade 2
Reading levelLevel 3, Intermediate Readers
Length8 pages, 305 words, 3 minutes
CategoriesFolktales, Story Time
Interactive featuresWhat is This? activity
LanguageEnglish

Where you can read this book

Reading and Math app: Read it here, plus What is This? activity in the Reading and Math app.

Get the Reading and Math App

Read Along App: Read along narration with word by word highlighting.

Get the Read Along App

Quizzes and activities live in the Reading and Math app only. They are not part of the Read Along App.

Why read The Ant and the Grasshopper with your child

The Ant and the Grasshopper is a story about Folktales. Reading it together gives your child a chance to enjoy the story and talk about what happens. Pause at the interesting parts and ask what your child thinks will happen next. The story is a good way to build vocabulary and a love of reading, one page at a time, and it gives you something to talk about long after the last page.

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Inside the book

In The Ant and the Grasshopper, readers find Folktales. The story of the ant and the grasshopper is a popular Aesop's fable and teaches the importance of hardwork and preparation. The book is written for young readers, with clear words and pictures that help the story along.

Children gain a feel for Folktales and new words to talk about it. Read it together, pause at the interesting parts, and ask your child what they think. It is a good book to share, and to come back to again.

From the book: “There once was a grasshopper who loved to sing all summer long.”

Frequently asked questions

What ages is this book for?

Ages 3 to 9 years, at Grade 2 and Level 3 (Intermediate Readers).

Is the book narrated?

Yes. It is a read along book, so a real human voice reads the story while words are highlighted one by one on screen.

Which apps carry this book?

Both the Reading and Math app and the Read Along App. The What is This? activity is a Reading and Math app feature.

How long is the book?

8 pages, 305 words, 3 minutes

Does this book have a quiz or activity?

Yes. It has the What is This? activity. Quizzes and activities live in the Reading and Math app.

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