Hey Little Ant! - Review - book review

HEY LITTLE ANT! By Phillip and Hanna Hoose

Have you ever tried to explain to a child why it's important to let ants, bees, and other bugs live instead of squishing them? Hey Little Ant! is a great resource for thinking and talking about respecting other beings. It's a playful picture book featuring a rhyming conversation between a young boy and an ant. The ant is trembling in the shadow of the boy's sneaker and pleading with the boy to not step on him. The book does not dictate what choice to make but asks the reader, "What do you think that kid should do?" The Jane Addams Peace Association recognized it as a 1999 Honor Book. The book is recommended for young children aged 4-8 years. It would be a lovely addition to any classroom or home.

Hey Little Ant! (ISBN 1-813672-54-6) is published by Tricycle Press. It is 28 pages, hardcover, and retails for $13.95. Look for this book in your local bookstore. Reviewed by Reed Mangels, PhD, RD.

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