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The Grasshopper & the Beetle - a short story for younger children |
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By 1211kellie
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28 May 2008 |
A short story for younger children. Any comments much appreciated
It had been an extremely hot summer’s day. Greg, a bright green grasshopper, was busy eating as usual. The meadow where he lived was full of lovely green grass and beautiful wild flowers.
Slowly the day began to darken and the moon rose into the sky.
Greg, who was always hungry, just kept eating and chewing. He didn’t realise how late it was.
Down on the ground lived a beetle whose name was Barry. He had been asleep all day long. He woke up and, feeling quite hungry, went to look for his breakfast. Suddenly he saw Greg and quickly started to climb up the grass. Greg was surprised and, losing his balance, fell to the floor. Barry quickly ran down and started to chase him. But Greg was too quick and bounced high up in the air to escape. He landed far away on the ground and hid inside a thick grassy tuft. Barry was most annoyed. He couldn’t find Greg anywhere.
After a little while, Greg climbed up into the tall grasses and happily finished his meal.
Greg learnt a valuable lesson that night: ALWAYS EAT YOUR GREENS: THEY GIVE YOU ENERGY. If you don’t you might get caught by a beetle!
Copyright 2008 |
Written by Josie (2780 comments posted) 29th May 2008 | | These lovely little stories I am quite convinced will entertain children everywhere. They will, of course, know what it is to be encouraged to eat their greens, but perhaps they didn't realize the consequences of not doing so. Your little stories are so entertaining and I love the little morals at the end. Excellent. |
Written by mia_ms_kim (997 comments posted) 29th May 2008 | Nathan enjoyed this one, too. (Do beetles eat grasshoppers?) Nathan thought Greg was running away because he didn't want to be eaten. The little teaching at the end, again started a long talk about fruits he liked to eat, but vegetables are hard and not nice, but rice is good and soft etc etc.
Enjoyed.
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Written by 1211kellie (165 comments posted) 30th May 2008 | | Thank you both for your positive comments. I think the morals at the end are a good way of encouraging discussion. Beetles don't normally eat grasshoppers as they are quite a big insect, but they do love grasshopper eggs. |
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