The series includes traditional tales, popular characters, modern stories, and non-fiction.

* Beautifully illustrated books, carefully written by language learning experts

* Structured language progression to develop children's reading, writing, speaking, listening and critical thinking skills

* Eight levels follow the Common European Framework of Reference for language learning (CEFR)

* Language activities provide preparation for the Cambridge English Pre-A1 to A2 (YLE) tests

* A unique code in each printed book provides access to online audio, extra activities and learning resources

The Ant and the Grasshopper, a Level 1 Reader, is Pre-A1 in the CEFR framework and includes practice for the Cambridge English Pre-A1 Starters tests.

Short sentences contain a maximum of two clauses, using the present tense and some simple adjectives. "Why are you carrying that big bag?" asks the grasshopper. "It is a beautiful day! Let's sing and dance!