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Grasshopper on the Road

By: Arnold Lobel
Narrated by: Mark Linn-Baker
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Publisher's summary

From Arnold Lobel, the beloved author and illustrator of the Newbery Honor and Caldecott Honor award-winning Frog and Toad books, comes a sweet, timely twist on a classic fable.

One morning Grasshopper finds a lovely road to follow. Off he goes on his journey, past plenty of busy characters. They wonder why Grasshopper isn’t as busy as they are. But Grasshopper - well, he is happy just walking down the road.

Arnold Lobel's beloved Level 2 I Can Read classic was created for kids who read on their own but still need a little help.

The classic Frog and Toad stories by Arnold Lobel have won numerous awards and honors, including a Newbery Honor, a Caldecott Honor, ALA Notable Children’s Book, Fanfare Honor List (Horn Book), School Library Journal Best Children’s Book, and Library of Congress Children’s Book.

©1978 Arnold Lobel (P)2009 HarperCollins Publishers

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"Grasshopper, who wants to go on a journey, sets out down the road, meeting animals who are too busy with their own activities to enjoy the sights and sounds of nature." ( Publishers Weekly)

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Not For the 0-4 group

We are very conscious of our word choices around our children. We do not use the words stupid or dummy in our home and do not choose stories that do. I will be returning this book.
Otherwise the story is fine, in fact rather good but There are many rather good stories that use better words.

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Hilarious even for Adults

I am an adult and I have to say that listening to this story brought back memories of my innocent childhood and at the same time made me laugh as an adult. Each character that the grasshopper runs into reminded me of someone in my life (morning person and proud of it, clean freak, stickler to rules, etc.) What a great story and I absolutely love the narrator! Throughly enjoyed listening to!!!!

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