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The Wonderful Wisdom of Ants
CCBC Review:
A clever text punctuated with frequent pops of humor and perfectly paired papercut and digital collage illustrations introduce young readers to the fascinating world of ants. A list of what ants love (family, recycling, micronaps, helping others, and “being caught on camera carrying stuff way bigger than they are”) leads to an explanation of the types of ants living in colonies and their roles, the function of pheromones in ant communication, and ants’ significance in creating robust soil. The closing pages return to the opening list and what ants love and recommends that humans adopt some ant behaviors by loving family, avoiding waste, power napping, and doing your best for others. ©2025 Cooperative Children’s Book Center
Illustrated by Philip Bunting
CCBC Age Recommendation: Ages 4-8
Age Range:
PreK-Early Elementary (Ages 4-7)
Grades 3-5 (Ages 8-10)
Format:
Picture book
Subjects:
Animals (Informational)
Humor
Insects (Informational)
On CCBC Booklist:
Literary Science 1: K-5 Mentor Texts
Publishers:
Crown, Random House
Publish Year: 2024
Pages: 32
ISBN: 9780593567784
CCBC Location: Non-Fiction, 595 Bunting
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