The Ant and the Grasshopper Bedtime Stories for Kids in English

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00:00Once upon a time, while the summer was still blooming, the animals living in the forest,

00:10the birds and the insects, were making the most of the summer.

00:17And of course, they had no trouble finding food.

00:25It was an ordinary day for the lazy grasshopper.

00:31He was eating the roots of the herbs he had picked, whilst playing the violin and singing

00:38under a tree.

00:39Oh what a lovely day, la la la, play and sing along with my violin, and I don't know the

00:49rest of the verse to this song, but it's okay.

00:55When he finished his ear-bleeding song, he heard a noise and listened carefully.

01:04In order to understand where and who the noise was coming from, he quickly jumped up high

01:09onto the branches of the tree.

01:13And right there, he saw from a distance, an ant trail that were marching like soldiers.

01:21With great difficulty, the ants were carrying seeds and dry fruits that had fallen off

01:27from the trees.

01:29The grasshopper jumped to the ground, and as confused as he was, he watched the trail

01:34of ants disappear.

01:36I never seem to get these ants, they're always working.

01:41Right at that moment, he noticed an ant coming his way.

01:46The ant was trying to carry a seed, much bigger than himself.

01:59Just as he was passing the grasshopper, the ant dropped the seed he was carrying.

02:05In fact, he needed to rest.

02:08The grasshopper stared at him with meaningless eyes.

02:13Are you moving somewhere?

02:16Don't tell me there is a big disaster approaching, is that why you're running away?

02:22Well then, may I ask what you're doing?

02:26Rightio, you must be expecting a lot of visitors tonight then.

02:33You're storing food for the winter?

02:36What for?

02:37And besides, why the rush?

02:40There's still a long time for winter, have fun, just make the most out of the summer.

02:46So what do you suggest we do for winter?

02:48I'm sure we'll find something fun to do, don't worry.

02:52All you ever think about is fun.

02:54What will we eat, I'm asking you?

02:57I'll think about that when winter starts.

02:59Now it's summer and there's plenty to eat everywhere.

03:03The ant had enough listening to the lazy grasshopper's nonsense, and tried to put the seed on his back once again.

03:12I must keep up with my friends, will they help me to put the seed on my back?

03:19A singer and an artist like me shouldn't carry such heavy things.

03:24After hearing such an answer from the grasshopper, the ant gave the grasshopper a rather interesting look,

03:30and continued to try and put the seed on his back.

03:33I suppose I could give you a little help.

03:37The grasshopper picked up the rather small seed off the ground and placed it on the ant's back.

03:42The ant thanked him and continued on his way.

03:45What a useless and empty effort.

03:48The grasshopper continued to lay under the tree.

03:52After having something small to eat, he continued to play his violin.

03:59What a lovely day, la la la.

04:02I play and sing along with my violin, and so I couldn't make up the rest.

04:11Right at that moment, a squirrel took his head out of the tree.

04:17Enough, enough! Please it's enough!

04:20Go and sing your songs somewhere else, I'm trying to rest here!

04:25The instant the grasshopper stopped his singing, he took a glance at the squirrel,

04:30grabbed his violin, and he took off.

04:36They don't know how to appreciate an artist in this forest.

04:40As the hot summer days continued, the ants continued on carrying food to their nests,

04:48while the grasshopper continued to eat, walk around, have fun playing his violin and sing.

04:56Finally, the cold winter had arrived.

05:03One morning, when the ants woke up, they had a look outside from their nests

05:08and saw that everything was covered in white snow.

05:13All the little ant could think of was the other animals living in the cold, freezing and hungry.

05:21On the other hand, due to all the plants being covered with snow,

05:25the grasshopper hadn't eaten a single thing for days.

05:28He was shivering, had lost all his strength, and wasn't able to play the violin or sing.

05:34With great strength, he was trying to walk on the snow.

05:38Suddenly, he thought about the hot summer days.

05:42How nice were those days. Everywhere was covered in food. I had a full stomach. I was always happy.

05:49At that moment, he thought about the ant. He carried food to his nest all summer long.

05:56Later, he realized he didn't like this idea.

06:02He had made fun out of him during the summer. Would he help him now, he wondered.

06:08And now, it was way too cold for the grasshopper to walk.

06:13It's no time to be proud. I have to find the ant's nest and ask for help.

06:21He headed straight to the ant's nest. He stood in front of the door and yelled.

06:28Is anybody there? Please help.

06:31Who is it?

06:33From the nest, he heard a noise.

06:36The grasshopper, with his last strength, answered.

06:40My dear friend, ant, it's me, grasshopper. Please take me in.

06:46By this time, hearing all that was being said, the queen ant approached the little ant.

06:53What's going on? Who wants help?

06:56Just a lazy grasshopper that sits around and sings all day, my queen.

07:00I think he is hungry and seeks help.

07:03Anyone who ends up at our doorstep and seeks help should not be rejected.

07:08The queen and all the other ants approached the front door of the nest and opened it.

07:14The grasshopper was there lying down on the snow because he had no strength anymore.

07:21The ants immediately picked the grasshopper up and carried him into the nest.

07:26The grasshopper came to himself thanks to the warmth of their nest.

07:31They gave him water and food.

07:34Now he was feeling much better.

07:37The grasshopper thanked the queen and walked next to the little ant.

07:43I have been very unfair to you.

07:47While you were working all summer long, I sat down and just sang.

07:50And actually you warned me, but I did not take you seriously.

07:54I regret that.

07:56This should be a big lesson for you.

07:58We also would like to have fun all summer long, but we do have to think about the future too.

08:03If we did not get our food during summer, we might have been in the same position as you.

08:10The grasshopper stayed in their nest for a while.

08:15He was now much better and healthier.

08:19When it was time to go, the ants gave the grasshopper some food.

08:26Thank you for everything.

08:28You saved my life and I will never forget that.

08:31And I will never be lazy from now on.

08:34Can I ask for a favor?

08:36Sure, tell me. What do you like?

08:39When it is summer, you can take music lessons, learn to play the violin and make all the other animals happy maybe.

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