Little Ant and the Spider: Misfortune Tests the Sincerity of Friends

By S.M.R. Saia

Little Ant finds himself in a sticky situation when he lets a group of older ants pressure him into visiting the spider. They claim the spider is wise, but will talking to her help Little Ant figure out who his real friends are?

This story is a reimagining of Aesop's classic fable, "The Bear and the Two Travelers," and teaches that misfortune tests the sincerity of friends.

Social Emotional Learning (SEL)

Little Ant and the Spider aligns with the following SEL themes: identifying feelings, social awareness/relationship skills, problem solving, understanding the consequences of actions, and respect for self and others. 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, they follow the bold and sometimes bossy Little Ant as he navigates through the challenges and frustrations of growing up. 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: 1945713267
• ISBN13: 9781945713262
• Release Date: March 2018
• 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