| Title | : | There Are No Ants in This Book |
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| ISBN | : | 1774881160 |
| ISBN-10 | : | 9781774881163 |
| Language | : | English |
| Format Type | : | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages | : | 40 |
| Publication | : | First published July 16, 2024 |
Nothing can ruin a picnic faster than a bunch of ants. It's a good thing there are no ants in this book . . . well, maybe there's only one. Or two. . . . Or ten??
Maybe it's not so bad. Ants are kind of cool, after all — especially the ones with amazing butts, like the Acrobat Ant that waves its back end around to scare off enemies. Or the Slender Leaf Ant that can glide through the air. Or the Dinosaur Ant, which is the biggest ant in the world! Okay, so a picnic with ants is actually lots of fun!
But what if an anteater also wants to join the picnic?
There Are No Ants in This Book Reviews
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Cute story and illustrations. Teaches in a friendly way about several different kinds of ants. At the end of the book is a glossary and summary of the ants introduced in this book with additional facts. I love nature stories and hope to read more by this author. This is my honest review of this ARC.
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Everything about this picture book is perfect. I love the child's stubborn opening attitude and their dislike of ants, and how gradually the ants themselves make them change their mind, while educating the reader about a whole lot of different ants that are out there and how each has a specific role in its community. Anna Pirolli's illustrations are wonderful and I love Rosemary Mosco's underlying message of inclusiveness mixed in with the wry fresh humor and ant education. Thank you Tundra Books and Netgalley for the ARC.
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Great book for any myrmecophile. (ant lover) 🐜
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The title of this book, There Are No Ants in This Book, sets the reader up to wonder when the author will talk about the reason for that title, or if ants will somehow appear without the author seemingly intending for them to do so. The main character in the book seems adamant when starting her picnic that she doesn't want to see an ant and that she believes the promise of the title, that there are no ants in the book. As the story progresses the ants secretly surprise the reader by hiding in the corners of the pictures and under things, etc. The girl is unaware until her picnic is underway but then she finds out that ants aren't bad as the ants tell her interesting things about themselves. In the end, the girl even helps the ants, and you will have to read the story to find out how that is true. This book is one of those books that will make you curious and also make you laugh, a mixture of learning and fun!
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This is a sweet introduction to the many varieties of ants. A child who is outside for a picnic declares that this is the perfect place because there are no ants. They find one, then two, then more. They grow accustomed to the ants as each one introduces itself and gives some facts about its variety. The pictures are colorful and simple enough for even young readers. Older readers will appreciate the additional information in the back about the different varieties of ants. Younger ones will find it engaging and silly. I liked the way the author broke the literary fourth wall by having the main character aware of the fact that they are in a book.
Thank you NetGalley for an ARC in exchange for my honest review. I will purchase for my library. -
Thanks to Netgalley and Penguin Random House for an E-ARC in exchange for my, and my son's, honest reviews.
I think my son has a new favorite book! He's currently in a bug phase and is obssessed with ants and worms in particular, so I requested this ARC to read with him. It's cute, charming, and silly! There is a bit of a break in the fourth wall, but it is subtle and flows easily. As you can guess, there are most defnitely ants in this book. You learn about the different types of ants which was fun for both of us! My 4 year old also appreciates the number of times the word "butt" appears in this book too. -
In this fun, summery meta-style digitally-illustrated picture book, when a girl heads out to have a solo picnic, she discovers the perfect ant-free book with the perfect ant-free space for one. After setting up, though, she soon discovers there ARE in fact a variety of ants in this book, as one by one they introduce themselves. Coming to grips with this fact, the girl at first panics, but soon decides she's happy to enjoy the ants' company, even helping to save them from a dreaded foe. Simple back matter offers a bit more information about each ant.
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"There Are No Ants in This Book" is not just a story; it's an immersive learning experience that sparks curiosity and fosters a deeper appreciation for the natural world. Whether read aloud in the classroom or enjoyed at home, this charming book is sure to captivate young minds and inspire a newfound fascination with the tiny creatures that often go unnoticed. It's a must-have addition to any library, providing the perfect balance of fun and learning for curious young readers.
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The little girls always thought every picnic attracted ants. Wow, she was wrong and the little girl ended up loving the ants. The story introduced ants and the importance of their existences to nature. The story was the best way to teach biology to the young reader.
Thank you Rosemary Mosoco author, Anna Pirolli Illustrator, and Penguin Random House for the opportunity to read this charming picture book and I wrote an honest review. -
No matter how your kids feel about ants, this is one story that everyone should read. There are all kinds of ants as the young girl in the story finds out. She goes from being adverse to them to being their friend. Great story that was so much fun to read. I suggest you read it and read it every day. And don’t forget to have a picnic!
I received this advanced reader copy for free from NetGalley and am voluntarily leaving my review. -
Nobody wants ants at their picnic. Or do they? Who knew ants could be so interesting??
This one would be a great nonfiction read aloud. The illustrations are wonderful. There’s ant butt humor. And I love that they’ve included a glossary for further information in the back!
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What a fun book to read aloud for younger readers. It can also be used for insect identification and science text; there are descriptions in the back of many types of ants, where they live and how they live in their communities.
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This book teaches children about various types of ants in a fun and creative way during a picnic. Warning: there ARE ants in this book, but they are adorable!
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Highlights different species of ants.
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Netgalley Arc
This is the cutest book! You learn all about different kinds of ants! The illustrations are wonderful as well!!!! This would be a great classroom read a loud!
