The Grasshopper &amp; the AntsThe Grasshopper &amp; the Ants The Grasshopper & the Ants The Grasshopper & the Ants, by Jerry Pinkney, is a 2015 adaptation of the classic Aesop fable where a grasshopper relaxes through Spring, Summer, and Autumn, while a colony of ants work at gathering food for the Winter, but although initially refusing the grasshopper's request for help, they relent and invite him in to share. Reception. "Booklist", in a review of "The Grasshopper & the Ants", wrote "Another winner to follow his other renditions of Aesop's fables .. Pinkney's lush style and Aesop's timeless fables are an award-winning combination.". and "School Library Journal" found  it "A lively and engaging version of a favorite Aesop fable." Common Sense Media wrote "Though the washy watercolor and busy spreads of ants sometimes make it difficult to discern the finer details, a close reading yields benefits" and highlighted the story's message that "Art and entertainment are important, as is the sharing of bounty." "The Grasshopper & the Ants" has also been reviewed by "The Horn Book Magazine", "Publishers Weekly", "School Library Connection", and "Kirkus Reviews". The Grasshopper & the Ants The Grasshopper & the Ants, by Jerry Pinkney, is a 2015 adaptation of the classic Aesop fable where a grasshopper