{"product_id":"the-grasshopper-the-ants-9780316400817","title":"The Grasshopper \u0026 the Ants","description":"\u003cb\u003eThis magnificent rendition of a classic Aesop fable by a Caldecott Medal-winning artist teaches children: \u003ci\u003eDon't put off for tomorrow what you can do today!\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e In this stunning companion to the Caldecott Medal-winning \u003ci\u003eThe Lion \u0026amp; the Mouse\u003c\/i\u003e and the highly acclaimed \u003ci\u003eThe Tortoise \u0026amp; the Hare\u003c\/i\u003e, a playful grasshopper wonders why the busy ants around him won't join in his merrymaking as the seasons pass by. But when winter arrives, he soon sees the value of his friends' hard work--just as the ants learn the value of sharing what they've worked for. Featuring a striking, surprise gatefold page, this third book in Jerry Pinkney's gorgeous trilogy of picture book fables subtly shows the pitfalls of procrastination. \u003cb\u003eDon't miss these other classic retellings by Jerry Pinkney: \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Little Mermaid\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Lion \u0026amp; the Mouse\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Tortoise \u0026amp; the Hare\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Three Billy Goats Gruff\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLittle Red Riding Hood\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eTwinkle, Twinkle, Little Star\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eJerry Pinkney\u003c\/b\u003e is one of the most heralded children's book illustrators of all time. He has the rare distinction of being the recipient of five Caldecott Honors and the winner of the 2010 Caldecott medal for \u003ci\u003eThe Lion and the Mouse\u003c\/i\u003e. He has published numerous reimagined classic tales, including \u003ci\u003eThe Little Mermaid, The Tortoise \u0026amp; the Hare, The\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eGrasshopper \u0026amp; the Ants, The Three Billy Goats Gruff, \u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eLittle Red Riding Hood\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eTwinkle, Twinkle, Little Star\u003c\/i\u003e. He has won the Coretta Scott King Award five times, the Coretta Scott King Honor four times, and has been nominated for the prestigious Hans Christian Anderson Award. He was also the first children's book illustrator elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. He lives with his wife, author Gloria Jean Pinkney, in Croton-on-Hudson, New York. The artist invites you to visit his website at jerrypinkneystudio.com.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Little, Brown Books for Young Readers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50626013430034,"sku":"9780316400817","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_ba65395b-72ae-47ee-905d-ec5a26a775b2.jpg?v=1732646569","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-grasshopper-the-ants-9780316400817","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}