When Little Ant finds a peanut in the snow, he's determined to be a hero and bring it back to the anthill all by himself. But he soon discovers that some great things can only be accomplished by working together
This is an original story that illustrates Aesop's moral: United we stand, divided we fall.
Social Emotional Learning (SEL)
Little Ant and the Peanut aligns with the following SEL themes: identifying feelings, self-regulation (following directions), responsible decision making, 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.