Grasshopper Speaks Up

Name: Grasshopper Speaks Up
Author: Kong Sok Keng

by Kong Sok Keng

Ages 4–88 min readMaking FriendsFree to read

Grasshopper enjoys playing with his friends, Cricket and Frog. One day, he learns they are both sick. What happened, and can Grasshopper help them get better?

A tender meadow story about putting hurt feelings aside to care for a friend in trouble, and finding the courage to speak up when something is not right.

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Questions to talk about together

Grasshopper felt hurt that Cricket did not come to play. Have you ever felt upset with a friend like that?
When Grasshopper found out Cricket was sick, what did he do to help?
Why do you think it was brave of Grasshopper to speak up about the chemicals near the food?

Grasshopper Speaks Up

Questions to talk about together

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