The Grasshopper Stories

"The Grasshopper Stories" by Elizabeth Davis Leavitt is a collection of early 20th-century tales created for children, where simple moral lessons are shared by following the adventures of a young boy named Billy and a wise grasshopper who guides him. The stories focus on teaching kids about being honest and kind, and that helping others is important. Billy's interactions with animals, especially the grasshopper, show him facing challenges that test what kind of person he is. These can be everyday things like a broken cup or bigger things like helping an ant and returning something he found to his teacher. With the grasshopper's help, Billy learns about being brave, kind, and truthful, which helps him grow into a better person. The book mixes fun storytelling with moral lessons, which makes it fun to read for both kids and their parents.