It was a beautiful and warm summer day.
A green grasshopper sat in the bright sun.
He played his guitar and sang happy songs.
A little ant walked past the grasshopper.
She carried a large piece of yellow corn.
The grasshopper asked, “Why are you working today?”
The ant said, “I am saving food for winter.”
The grasshopper laughed at the busy ant.
He said, “Winter is still very far away.”
The ant did not stop to play games.
She worked hard every day of the summer.
Soon, the cold winter snow covered the ground.
The grasshopper was very cold and hungry.
He looked everywhere but found no food.
He walked to the ant's warm house.
He asked, “Can I please have some corn?”
The ant looked at him and sighed.
She said, “You only played all summer.”
She gave him a small bowl of soup.
The grasshopper learned a very important lesson.
Next year, he will work hard too.