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Printable coloring story · Ages 2–5

The Ant and the Grasshopper

The familiar fable about an ant who prepares, a grasshopper who plays, and a lesson about planning ahead.

During warm days, Ami the ant stores food while Gio the grasshopper plays. When cold weather arrives, Gio asks for help; after he begins working for a meal, he learns to prepare before the next cold season.

A 10-page story to read, color, and keep

Read, color, learn

Ten little scenes to read and color.

Read one short sentence, color the scene, then pause for the little fact and question. The pages follow the story in order.

  1. 01Page 1
    Ami carries one broad seed toward her woven basket while Gio plays a leaf shaker in a simple sunny meadow., printable black-and-white coloring page

    Page 1

    Summer Days Begin

    In warm summer, Ami the ant gathers food while Gio the grasshopper plays and sings.

    Little fact

    Ants carry food back to a nest or shelter to store it.

    Talk together: Which friend is carrying food?

  2. 02Page 2
    Ami carries one broad seed toward a woven basket inside a simple leaf shelter., printable black-and-white coloring page

    Page 2

    Ami Stores Food

    Ami carries seeds into a safe shelter and stores them for colder days.

    Little fact

    Ants can carry food back to a protected place.

    Talk together: Where is Ami putting the seed?

  3. 03Page 3
    Gio holds out his leaf shaker and invites Ami to play while Ami points toward her basket and shelter., printable black-and-white coloring page

    Page 3

    An Invitation to Play

    Gio invites Ami to play, but Ami says preparation matters before cold weather comes.

    Little fact

    Preparing supplies before weather changes can help living things stay safe.

    Talk together: Who is inviting Ami to play?

  4. 04Page 4
    Gio plays the leaf shaker in the meadow while Ami carries her basket into the shelter to store more food., printable black-and-white coloring page

    Page 4

    Summer Work Continues

    Summer continues: Gio keeps playing while Ami keeps filling her store with food.

    Little fact

    Stored food can be useful when fresh food is harder to find.

    Talk together: Who is still filling the basket?

  5. 05Page 5
    Two broad leaves move in a gentle cold wind as clouds gather; Ami turns toward the shelter and Gio folds his arms against the chill., printable black-and-white coloring page

    Page 5

    Cold Wind Arrives

    The season changes, and a gentle cold wind begins to blow across the meadow.

    Little fact

    Seasons bring changes in temperature and weather.

    Talk together: What is moving in the cold wind?

  6. 06Page 6
    Ami sits safely inside the leaf shelter beside a basket filled with broad stored seeds., printable black-and-white coloring page

    Page 6

    A Warm Store

    Ami stays warm in her shelter with food stored safely for the cold season.

    Little fact

    A shelter protects an animal from wind and weather.

    Talk together: What did Ami store?

  7. 07Page 7
    Gio stands outside the shelter with his arms folded against the cold while Ami listens beside her stored basket., printable black-and-white coloring page

    Page 7

    Gio Asks for Help

    Cold and hungry, Gio asks Ami for help at the shelter door.

    Little fact

    Asking a trusted friend for help is a safe choice.

    Talk together: Who is asking for help?

  8. 08Page 8
    Ami points to the full seed basket while Gio listens thoughtfully beside the leaf shaker he left on the ground., printable black-and-white coloring page

    Page 8

    Ami Explains the Lesson

    Ami explains that Gio played during the warm days instead of preparing food.

    Little fact

    Choices can have results later.

    Talk together: What did Gio do during the warm days?

  9. 09Page 9
    Gio carries one broad leaf into the shelter while Ami offers him a small bowl of seeds beside the stored basket., printable black-and-white coloring page

    Page 9

    Work for a Helping Meal

    Ami offers a small helping portion after Gio carries a leaf into the shelter to help.

    Little fact

    A small job can help someone contribute safely.

    Talk together: What is Gio carrying?

  10. 10Page 10
    In the new warm season, Gio carries a broad seed toward the shelter while Ami encourages him and the leaf shaker rests nearby., printable black-and-white coloring page

    Page 10

    Preparing in Time

    When warm days return, Gio begins storing food early and learns to balance play with preparation.

    Little fact

    Planning ahead means preparing before something is needed.

    Talk together: What is Gio carrying to store?

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Print the whole story for a coloring afternoon.

Download all 10 uncolored pages, then read each tiny fact as your child colors from beginning to end.

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The cover and picture titles use this language. Some existing prompts and hints teach English and remain in English; read them under “Choose for each picture” before printing.

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