“The Ant and the Grasshopper” explained in 4 pictures
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Having fun and playing is important. But it is also important to prepare little by little so you won’t have trouble later.
💬 On a Summer Day, the Ants Work Hard
On a hot summer day, the ants were carrying food little by little. “We’re getting ready now so we won’t have trouble in winter.” The grasshopper was singing happily nearby. “La la la! What a lovely day! Playing is so much fun!”
🤔 What are the ants carrying? What is the grasshopper doing?
💬 The Grasshopper Invites the Ant to Play
The grasshopper said, “Ant, don’t just work so much. Come sing with me!” The ant smiled and said, “Singing is fun too. But I’m going to prepare just a little more for winter.”
🤔 Playing is fun too, but why is the ant getting ready?
💬 Winter Arrives
Before long, the cold winter arrived. In the ant’s home, there was food gathered during the summer. But the grasshopper had only been playing, so he had no food. “Ant, I’m hungry. What should I do...”
🤔 How do you think the grasshopper feels now?
💬 Let’s Prepare Little by Little
The ant shared a little warm soup with the grasshopper. “Thank you, Ant. Next time, I’ll prepare little by little during the summer.” The ant said, “Playing is important too. But let’s also prepare little by little so we won’t have trouble later.”
🤔 What should the grasshopper do next summer?