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A modern spin on "The Ant and the Grasshopper," this warm-spirited, woodland tale celebrates the power of community and coming together to share in times of need.
Winter is fast approaching the forest and everyone is storing food for a long hibernation, except Badger who is determined to find something fun to play with during the cold months ahead. After poking around in people town, Badger finds a Twist-a-Roo . It makes flashy shapes, splashy shapes, and shapes that slide and slip! It's perfect for brightening Badger's den with lots of color. But when the snow starts piling on deeper and deeper, Badger's cupboards go bare! All that razzle dazzle can't fill her belly. Then... knockity-knock . Someone's at the door!
From the creators of The Thingity-Jig , this cozy, cuddle-up tale from Kathy Doherty is lovingly illustrated by Kristyna Litten with enchanting details for little ones to discover.
Author Notes
Kathleen Doherty is a Reading Specialist and holds an Ed. S. Degree in Curriculum and Instruction. She's written standardized test items for Pearson, Inc. Her love of learning has led her to graduate from four different universities. A former teacher of elementary school for over 30 years, Kathleen's work has appeared in numerous magazines. She lives in Indiana. Visit her on the web at KathleenDohertyAuthor.com.
Kristyna Litten studied Illustration at the Edinburg College of Art. Having been raised with illustrative and animated influences from Eastern Europe, Kristyna often references Miroslav Sasek, Zdeněk Miler, and Marc Boutavant in her work. Exercising a sophisticated color palette, she prefers to draw quickly to give an energetic line to her work and is heavily reliant on a good old pencil and a great big cup of tea to keep her going. She lives in a beautiful village in England. Follow her on Instagram @kristynalitten.
Reviews (2)
School Library Journal Review
PreS-Gr 2--Badger has the shiny-object problem of a crow--and worse, the attention span of a gnat. She finds a kaleidoscope while exploring in "people town," and can't wait to show it to her fellow forest-dwellers, all charmingly imagined and portrayed by Litten. But Porcupine is preoccupied with the coming snow, and Beaver thinks Badger would be better off insulating her sett for the cold. In other words, Badger is the grasshopper in this upcycled Aesop, surrounded by ants who are preparing for winter. The plot ticks along, and Badger faces winter alone, down to her last log and with a very hungry tummy. That's when the others, with a case of the winter blues, descend on her sett with food and warm blankets, ready for a peek at that kaleidoscope and the presents Badger made in her spare time. Whimsical wintry scenes keep the story from becoming too scary, and the scene of friends streaming in is joyfully satisfying. VERDICT Does there always have to be a comeuppance when a little caution will serve? This book will inspire discussions among children about who is right; with airtight pacing and a beautiful ending, it's sure to be a story hour favorite.--Kimberly Olson Fakih
Kirkus Review
A badger eager to brighten her winter learns the value of preparation (and good friends) in Doherty's picture book. In this spin on the fable of the grasshopper and the ants, Badger is getting ready for the snowy season; she "didn't want to suffer through another dull, dark winter." She travels to town in search of something bright. There, she discovers a kaleidoscope--a Twist-a-Roo--that captivates her imagination. Eager to share it, she visits Porcupine and Beaver, both of whom are too busy with their winter preparations. Badger is so distracted by her desire to share the Twist-a-Roo's beauty that she makes gifts instead of preparing for the coming chill. As she works, winter arrives, and she's cold and hungry--until her friends show up with supplies, eager for some beauty to chase away the winter blues. Doherty balances Badger's foolishness with her kindheartedness. She isn't just avoiding work; she wants to share something wonderful with her friends. The community's acknowledgment of beauty's value is a wonderful counterpoint to the traditional fable, and their willingness to help their friend in order to share that beauty gives it a much happier ending. Litten's illustrations blend cartoons and painted images to depict a delightful host of woodland creatures; the word-to-text ratio makes each page approachable for independent readers. A fun--and kinder--reinvention of an old tale. Copyright (c) Kirkus Reviews, used with permission.
