Little Ant and the Dove: One Good Turn Deserves Another

By S.M.R. Saia

Little Ant is too busy to do a favor for the weevil, and he doubts the weevil would ever be able to repay him anyway. But when his friend the stick insect is snatched by a dove, Little Ant learns that you never know when you might be in a position to help a friend.

This story is a reimagining of Aesop's classic fable, "The Ant and the Dove," and teaches that one good turn deserves another.

Social Emotional Learning (SEL)

Little Ant and the Dove aligns with the following SEL themes: friendship, kindness and empathy, social awareness/relationship skills, persistence, problem-solving, and understanding the consequences of actions. Parents and educators, visit shelfspacebooks.com to download free companion resources for this book including lesson plans, worksheets, and coloring pages.

About the Series

The Little Ant Books are reimaginings of Aesop's classic fables, teaching timeless lessons like "appearances can be deceiving" and "one good turn deserves another." Brought to life by Tina Perko's vibrant and whimsical illustrations, the stories follow the bold and sometimes bossy Little Ant as he learns to manage and express his big feelings in a healthy and appropriate way. Little Ant's adventures provide him with opportunities to build character and learn valuable lessons about friendship, kindness, empathy, teamwork, courage, and the importance of being yourself.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 194571316X
• ISBN13: 9781945713163
• Release Date: April 2017
• Publisher: Shelf Space Books
• Length: 44 Pages
• Weight: 0.27 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.5" x 8.5"
• Age Range: 3 to 5 years