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 is an original story that illustrates Aesop's moral: 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, 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: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1945713550
• ISBN13: 9781945713552
• Release Date: September 2023
• Publisher: Shelf Space Books
• Length: 44 Pages
• Weight: 0.74 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.5" x 8.5"
• Age Range: 3 to 5 years
• Grade Range: Kindergarten to Grade 2