The Grasshopper and the Ant | Folktales | Stories for Kids | Bedtime Stories
Summary
TLDRIn a whimsical tale, a carefree grasshopper spends his days singing and lounging, dismissing the ants' warnings to prepare for winter. As the seasons change, the grasshopper finds himself in a harsh winter without food or shelter. He learns the hard way about the importance of planning ahead when he's unable to find sustenance. The story takes a heartwarming turn when the ants, displaying kindness, share their stored food with the repentant grasshopper, who then transforms into the forest's most industrious insect.
Takeaways
- π The grasshopper enjoyed a carefree summer, singing and relaxing in the grass.
- π The ants were diligent, gathering food in preparation for winter despite the heat.
- π The grasshopper dismissed the ants' warnings, believing winter was far away and there was plenty of time to prepare.
- π The ants emphasized the importance of preparation and the inevitability of winter's arrival.
- π As fall arrived, the grasshopper remained unconcerned, continuing his daily singing and leisure.
- βοΈ Winter came unexpectedly for the unprepared grasshopper, who found the earth covered in snow and no food in sight.
- π₯Ά The grasshopper realized his mistake too late, feeling the cold and hunger without any food reserves.
- π± Despite his resolve to find food the next day, the grasshopper was unable to find any due to the harsh winter conditions.
- π’ The grasshopper's cries of desperation were heard by the ants, who showed compassion and shared their stored food.
- πͺ The grasshopper learned his lesson, changing from a lazy insect to the hardest working one in the forest.
Q & A
What was the grasshopper's daily routine during the warm season?
-The grasshopper enjoyed lying in the grass and singing songs, not worrying about gathering food for the winter.
What were the ants doing when they first encountered the grasshopper?
-The ants were gathering food to prepare for winter when they first met the grasshopper.
How did the grasshopper respond to the ants' advice to prepare for winter?
-The grasshopper dismissed the ants' advice, calling them foolish and suggesting they should relax and have fun instead.
What was the grasshopper's attitude towards the idea of preparing for winter?
-The grasshopper believed that winter was far away and there was plenty of time to relax before needing to prepare for it.
What happened when fall arrived according to the script?
-As fall arrived, the ants were busier than before, but the grasshopper still did not join them in preparing for winter.
What was the grasshopper's reaction when he found snow outside his house?
-The grasshopper was surprised to find the earth covered in cold white snow and realized it was time to gather food for the winter.
Why was the grasshopper unable to find food during the winter?
-The grasshopper could not find food because the snow covered the grass, and there were no more leaves on the trees.
How did the ants respond to the grasshopper's request for food during winter?
-The ants told the grasshopper it was too late to prepare for winter since it had already arrived, and they shared their food with him.
What change did the grasshopper undergo after the ants shared their food with him?
-The grasshopper became the hardest working insect in the forest, no longer lazy, after the ants shared their food with him.
What is the moral of the story presented in the script?
-The moral of the story is the importance of planning and preparing for the future, rather than just enjoying the present.
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