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The Grasshopper's Song: An Aesop's Fable Revisited
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2.9 out of 5
Based on 78 Ratings and 29 Reviews

Book Description
Artfully retold by a renowned poet and illustrated with energy and charm by a Caldecott Medalist, this twist on an Aesop fable is as witty as
it is satisfying.

Every year the Grasshoppers sing and play their instruments and the Ants work in rhythm to the music. The crops come up smoothly, and the Ants bring in the harvest to the Grasshoppers' beat. But when winter comes, the Ants ... More
Book Information
PublisherCandlewick Press
BindingHardcover (2 editions)
Reading LevelAges 4-8
# of Pages56
ISBN-100763630217
ISBN-13978-0763630218
Publication Date05/13/2008
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About Nikki Giovanni (Author) : Nikki Giovanni is a published author and an editor of children's books and young adult books. Some of the published credits of Nikki Giovanni include Hip Hop Speaks to Children With Audio CD: A Celebr... more
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About Chris Raschka (Illustrator) : Chris Raschka is a published adapter, author, and an illustrator of children's books. Some of the published credits of Chris Raschka include Knowing God Intimately: Being as Close to Him as You Want t... more
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1/16/2009 Carole Mackin said: The Grasshopper's Song by Nikki Giovanni and illustrated by Chris Raschka is such a sweet book to explain to a child what the lawyer in the family does for a living. Jimmy Grasshopper hires the firm of Robin, Robin, Robin and Wren to sue Nestor and Abigail Ant. It's a beautiful book.
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