Little Ant thinks that he is the best insect in the world. When he meets the slow caterpillar he is not impressed, and tells her so. But has Little Ant judged her too soon? This story is a reimagining of Aesop's classic fable, "The Ant and the Chrysalis," and teaches that appearances can be deceiving. The Little Ant books are reimaginings of Aesop¿s classic fables, teaching timeless lessons like ¿appearances can be deceiving¿ and ¿one good turn deserves another.¿ Brought to life by Tina Perko¿s vibrant and whimsical illustrations, the stories follow Little Ant as he navigates through the challenges and frustrations of growing up. In the tradition of the classic series the Berenstain Bears, Frances, and Thomas the Tank Engine, Little Ant's adventures provide him with opportunities to build character and learn valuable lessons about friendship, kindness, empathy, teamwork, courage, and the importance of being true to yourself.

As the ants work all summer and fall to prepare for winter, grasshopper dances and plays. When winter comes, grasshopper is cold and hungry and it's the ants turn to play. Find the moral to Aesop's fable in the easy-to-read, brilliantly illustrated Short Tales Fable The Ants and the Grasshopper. Short Tales is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO Publishing Group. Grades 1-4.

In this version of the classic fable, a weary ant is energized by the swinging sounds of a grasshopper and his "buggy" band.

A tiny caterpillar begins its journey towards becoming a magnificent butterfly. The Butterfly and the Ants tells the wonderful true story of a butterfly's lifecycle. 'Blue' might seem an odd name for a small caterpillar, but follow him as he meets some welcoming ants, produces honey and undergoes an amazing transformation. You'll also discover how he gets his name! Beautifully illustrated, this engaging story offers an insight into the fascinating relationships between plants, butterflies and ants. Reading level varies from child to child, but we recommend this book for ages 6 to 9.