  | There are no ants in this book! Author: Mosco, Rosemary | |
| Price: $23.28 | ||
Summary:
According to this hilarious picture book, ants aren't so bad. In fact, they're pretty amazing, and with their humongous families, they might turn your picnic into a party!
| Illustrator: | Pirolli, Anna |
Reviews:
Kirkus Reviews (05/01/24)
Booklist (06/01/24)
Full Text Reviews:
Booklist - 06/01/2024 A young girl unpacks a blanket and food in preparation for a picnic. She's convinced no ants are near, but soon 10 unusual kinds appear, each describing its own salient characteristics: acorn ants reside in acorns, dinosaur ants are extremely large, pharaoh ants are tiny, winnow ants nibble seeds, honeypot ants store food in their abdomens, leafcutter ants feed leaves to the fungus they eat, slender twig ants glide gracefully, green tree ants make silken nests, turtle ants have big heads, and acrobat ants raise their abdomens when they are frightened. Mosco's simple text and the ants' speech-bubble commentaries mesh nicely with Pirolli's cartoon-style digital illustrations. Bright colors and sunny skies predominate, contrasting nicely with the black ants, and the protagonist's facial expressions (ranging from concern to awe) deftly convey her evolving attitude. And while adults may grimace at the illustration of the child swarmed by these insects, kids will understand her delight. Appended with additional information about the cited species, this should pique young browsers' interest. - Copyright 2024 Booklist.
