Books like Grasshopper on the Road by Arnold Lobel
Arnold Lobel’s *Grasshopper on the Road* depicts a young grasshopper’s travels along a town road, told in six brief, picture‑rich chapters – "The Club," "A New House," "The Sweeper," "The Voyage," "Always," and "At Evening." Each chapter offers a gentle narrative suitable for beginner readers, with clear illustrations that support early literacy skills.
First publish date: June 19, 1991
Genre: Children's Fiction/Early Readers
Authors: Arnold Lobel
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