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A song in which an ant pleads with the kid who is tempted to squish it.
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Tricycle Press (1998), Edition: Illustrated, 32 pages
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LibraryThing member DavisPamelag
Hey, Little Ant is a book written by a father and daughter that tells a story about an ant and a little boy and is written from the ant’s point of view. The story itself is about a little boy at school who comes across an ant and is about to squish it when the ant talks to him. The story ends by
I found this book to be extremely poignant example of bullying, written at such a level that even early elementary children can understand the negative effects of bullying.
Classroom extensions include allowing the children to answer the author’s question by writing a closing paragraph to the story. Visual art project could include allowing the children to illustrate through drawing and/or coloring based on their written paragraph depicting whether the ant is squished or not
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asking the question “What do you think that kid should do?” which allows the student to determine the ant’s fate. The story is a perfect example of the Golden Rule. I found this book to be extremely poignant example of bullying, written at such a level that even early elementary children can understand the negative effects of bullying.
Classroom extensions include allowing the children to answer the author’s question by writing a closing paragraph to the story. Visual art project could include allowing the children to illustrate through drawing and/or coloring based on their written paragraph depicting whether the ant is squished or not
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LibraryThing member bbohard
While at school, a young boy spots an ant. He wants to squish the ant. the ant pleads with the boy explaining that he has the same feelings as humans, and that his family needs him. After much convincing, the ant tells the boy that the ultimate decision is his, but to do unto him as he would want
This is a cute book that helps children to understand that humans are not the only ones with feelings. It helps them realize that they should treat others and animals the way they wish to be treated. It also demonstrates that standing up for what is right, even if its against your best friends, is the right thing to do!
To incorporate this into my classroom, I would allow my students to paint or draw a picture as to what they would do if they were in the young boys place. After the pictures were finished, I would let the students tell why they finished they story the way they did.
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the ant to do unto him.This is a cute book that helps children to understand that humans are not the only ones with feelings. It helps them realize that they should treat others and animals the way they wish to be treated. It also demonstrates that standing up for what is right, even if its against your best friends, is the right thing to do!
To incorporate this into my classroom, I would allow my students to paint or draw a picture as to what they would do if they were in the young boys place. After the pictures were finished, I would let the students tell why they finished they story the way they did.
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LibraryThing member LindseyBallard
This is a adorable story about a young boy who taunts a small ant and tells it he is going to squish him! The ant tries to get the boy to see his actions from his point of view. The ant tells the boy that even that he is an ant, they have a lot in common. Such as a family and a home. But will the
I loved this book from the moment I saw the cover. I enjoy books that have a little rhythm to them and gets kids involved. It was very fun to have it read to us. I never really thought about how an ant would feel when a human wants to squish him. The ant has some very good points. It makes me think twice! When I was young I used to destroy ant hills just to watch them scatter. This book probably would have made me feel horrible!
You could have the student's research ants and how they work to form their colonies. They could search information such as how they carry their food? Who builds the colony? How is the queen ant decided? They could also draw a picture from the book depicting their favorite part and write about it on the back.
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boy listen?I loved this book from the moment I saw the cover. I enjoy books that have a little rhythm to them and gets kids involved. It was very fun to have it read to us. I never really thought about how an ant would feel when a human wants to squish him. The ant has some very good points. It makes me think twice! When I was young I used to destroy ant hills just to watch them scatter. This book probably would have made me feel horrible!
You could have the student's research ants and how they work to form their colonies. They could search information such as how they carry their food? Who builds the colony? How is the queen ant decided? They could also draw a picture from the book depicting their favorite part and write about it on the back.
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LibraryThing member StaceyTate
A boy wants to step on an ant. The ant said he should not do that because he needs to feed his colony. They try to decide for a long time because they boy's friends are watching him
This book is cute because no one ever thinks of the bug their crunching under thier foot!
I would use this book for an
This book is cute because no one ever thinks of the bug their crunching under thier foot!
I would use this book for an
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LibraryThing member eburkham
This book is about a boy who wants to squish an ant. The story is told from the ant’s point-of-view. The ant asks the boy if he would like it if he was being treated the way he was treating the ant.
I loved this story. I liked how it was told from the ant’s point-of-view. The ant was minding
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I would have my students write their own story from an animal’s point-of-view. I would ask my students to really explore what the animal might think and feel. I would have my students discuss all the ways ants might be helpful to the world, and how they play a part in the life-cycle.
I loved this story. I liked how it was told from the ant’s point-of-view. The ant was minding
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his own business, and the boy was just being a bully to him because he can.Extension Ideas:
I would have my students write their own story from an animal’s point-of-view. I would ask my students to really explore what the animal might think and feel. I would have my students discuss all the ways ants might be helpful to the world, and how they play a part in the life-cycle.
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LibraryThing member ht107821
This is a story about a little boy who finds himself in a situation that he must make a very big dicision. To squish the little ant under his shoe.
The boy is just about to squish when the ant talks back and starts to compare his own life to that of the boy in a way to pursuade the boy to let him
The boy sees no comparision and wants to put his shoe on down on top of the ant. Then the ant ask him if the boy were in his shoes what would he want the ant to doo.
The boy think and thinks and starts to wonder. The book ends on a note that gives the children a chance to answer there own question...What should the boy do? This is a great discussion story and gets the children envolved.
Extention ideas would be discussion on big and small. How the boy was so big and the ant was so small. Give them a chance to work out in their own minds something else that might be big and small.
Another idea would be to go outside and observe the many things that are big and small and talk out with the children. Hey you never know, you might run into an ant or too.
The boy is just about to squish when the ant talks back and starts to compare his own life to that of the boy in a way to pursuade the boy to let him
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live. The boy sees no comparision and wants to put his shoe on down on top of the ant. Then the ant ask him if the boy were in his shoes what would he want the ant to doo.
The boy think and thinks and starts to wonder. The book ends on a note that gives the children a chance to answer there own question...What should the boy do? This is a great discussion story and gets the children envolved.
Extention ideas would be discussion on big and small. How the boy was so big and the ant was so small. Give them a chance to work out in their own minds something else that might be big and small.
Another idea would be to go outside and observe the many things that are big and small and talk out with the children. Hey you never know, you might run into an ant or too.
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LibraryThing member jessicajlopez
This book is appropriate for the lower and middle grades. It depicts the similarities and differences between ants and humans. While doing so, this book highlights some of the impressive characteristics of ants and their work ethic. It is also a good introduction to a unit focusing on insects,
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LibraryThing member LanaLee123
Hey, Little Ant is, hands down, in my top three favorite picture books. Both the text and illustrations are creative, and unlike any other picture book that I have encountered. The poetic text alternates from being across the long side of the page to being across the short side. The illustrations,
The book is a favorite in my preschool classroom and would certainly be great for children anywhere from 2 to 7. It is helpful in allowing students to consider the perspective of those beside themselves, be it ants or other human beings.
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which are done in pen and water colors, follow the same style and most importantly, show the ant world in a big way. The book is a favorite in my preschool classroom and would certainly be great for children anywhere from 2 to 7. It is helpful in allowing students to consider the perspective of those beside themselves, be it ants or other human beings.
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LibraryThing member KaetlynBrennan
This book is a conversation between a boy and an ant. The boy thinks that it would be fun to step on the ant and squish him. The boy gives a lot of reasons why the ant should be squished. He says that ants are pointless and steal picnic food from his family. Each time the boy comes up with a reason
I enjoyed this book. It gave the point of view the ant. It was a really cute book and it made you feel sorry for the ant. The ant was just trying to provide for his family and not trying to be a bother, but the boy just wanted to squish him for the fun of it and to be cruel.
This would be a good book to teach kids about being nice to animals. We could use this book as an introduction to why we should be nice to all living things no matter how big or how small. The children can put themselves in the Ant's shoes and write a story similar to the one that was read to them. Also they can write a part two to this book and tell what the boy decides to do.
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that he should squish the ant, the ant comes up with reason for the boy not to squish him. In the end, the ant tells the boy to put himself in the ants place. If he was the ant and the ant was the boy, would the boy want the ant to squish him?I enjoyed this book. It gave the point of view the ant. It was a really cute book and it made you feel sorry for the ant. The ant was just trying to provide for his family and not trying to be a bother, but the boy just wanted to squish him for the fun of it and to be cruel.
This would be a good book to teach kids about being nice to animals. We could use this book as an introduction to why we should be nice to all living things no matter how big or how small. The children can put themselves in the Ant's shoes and write a story similar to the one that was read to them. Also they can write a part two to this book and tell what the boy decides to do.
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LibraryThing member mixona
This book is in the form of a song. It even has sheet music in the back of the book, so that musically inclined people can play the music to sing/read the book to. This book tells the story of a little boy who comes across an ant while walking one day. The boy wants to squash the ant, but the ant
This book can teach children about diversity and similarities. The little boy and the ant are very different sizes, but they are also kind of similar. This book can introduce to students that no matter what size something in, it isn't insignificant.
Hey, Little Ant, can be used to teach lessons on tolerance. Spiders, ants, and other insects may be icky and pesky, but they have jobs in this world. You could use this book to discuss what the world may be like if people were the tiny ones. You could also use this book to introduce a nature segment. Students could take a walk outside and witness the big and small things that the world has to offer.
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tries desprately to convince the boy not to. With every reason the boy has for squashing the ant, the ant has reason why the boy should leave him alone. In the end, the author doesn't tell you what happens and instead asks, 'what would you do?'This book can teach children about diversity and similarities. The little boy and the ant are very different sizes, but they are also kind of similar. This book can introduce to students that no matter what size something in, it isn't insignificant.
Hey, Little Ant, can be used to teach lessons on tolerance. Spiders, ants, and other insects may be icky and pesky, but they have jobs in this world. You could use this book to discuss what the world may be like if people were the tiny ones. You could also use this book to introduce a nature segment. Students could take a walk outside and witness the big and small things that the world has to offer.
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LibraryThing member dcarlill
A conversation between a boy and an ant causes critical thinking among students. Nearly all children will have a personal connection with this story because at one time or another, they--or someone they know--would contemplate squishing an ant--or another insect, bug, or creepy crawler.
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The ant, pleading its case, compares it's life to that of the boy.
At the end, we don't know what the boy chooses, but the author leaves the reader hanging...what would you do?
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habitats of endangered species Common topics include bullying ("Have you ever felt like the ant?"), killing ("Well, what if it's a bee?") and the connectedness of living things ("Do you think the ant's as important as the child?"). The ant, pleading its case, compares it's life to that of the boy.
At the end, we don't know what the boy chooses, but the author leaves the reader hanging...what would you do?
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LibraryThing member AlyssaSadler
This modern fantasy story is about a young boy who is planning on stepping on an ant. The ant tries to stop the boy from killing him by explaining that they are very alike. The boy argues that he is bigger and has things that the ant doesn't, such as a family. He also says that his mom and friends
I love this book because I love all animals and feel sorry for killing anything.
In the classroom, I will have a discussion with the students about how all living creatures have feelings and how we should treat them. Also, I would have the students act out skits that deal with making the right choice and not listening to peers.
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do not like ants. The ant explains that he has a family too. The story ends by asking whether or not the boy should step on the ant.I love this book because I love all animals and feel sorry for killing anything.
In the classroom, I will have a discussion with the students about how all living creatures have feelings and how we should treat them. Also, I would have the students act out skits that deal with making the right choice and not listening to peers.
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LibraryThing member zimmy09
This modern fantacy is about a boy that wanted to squish an ant. Then right before the boy was about to squish the ant, he starts talking to him, telling him that he has feelings too. In the end, what should the boy do? Squish the ant or let him live?
This book is great because it helos show the
In the classroom, I would ask them what they think that the boy should do and then we would talk about what was right and wrong. Also, I would teach them about peer presure and how it is not alwatys a good thing to listen to one's peers.
This book is great because it helos show the
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children what is right and what is wrong.In the classroom, I would ask them what they think that the boy should do and then we would talk about what was right and wrong. Also, I would teach them about peer presure and how it is not alwatys a good thing to listen to one's peers.
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LibraryThing member Jenny_Hayes
This modern fantasy story is based on a song by a man and his daughter. In this story a little boy and his friends are tempted to squash an ant on the sidewalk. Throughout the story, the ant tries to persuade the boy and his friends to not squish him or any other ants anymore.
I enjoyed this story
One classroom extension idea is to make a list of ant facts. Then bring in an ant farm. Let the students carefully observe ant behavior, see how ants organize themselves, and try to understand what they are doing and why we should keep them alive. Another classroom extension idea is to have the children put themselves in the shoes of ants. And talk about the differences in lives. What would they like to do? Eat?
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because it teaches young children alternative to bullying behaviors and it also emphasizes the worth and well being of all living things. One classroom extension idea is to make a list of ant facts. Then bring in an ant farm. Let the students carefully observe ant behavior, see how ants organize themselves, and try to understand what they are doing and why we should keep them alive. Another classroom extension idea is to have the children put themselves in the shoes of ants. And talk about the differences in lives. What would they like to do? Eat?
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LibraryThing member Shelby09
This modern fantasy gave a very good viewpoint from both a young boy and a little ant. The story line is based on whether or not the boy should squish the ant. The boy thinks it’s no big deal to just squish the ant, but the little ant explains to him that he has a family and a life which he
I enjoyed how the book was written as a discussion between the boy and the ant. I also liked the fact that it makes the reader consider thinking about others before themselves instead of just acting off instincts.
In the classroom, we could read other books about thinking of others and considering their feelings. Then we could discuss the importance of recognizing everyone has feelings and we should really think before we say or act a certain way that might end up hurting them.
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leads, just like the boy. In the end, the authors leave it as a question for the reader to answer. Should the boy squish the ant or not?I enjoyed how the book was written as a discussion between the boy and the ant. I also liked the fact that it makes the reader consider thinking about others before themselves instead of just acting off instincts.
In the classroom, we could read other books about thinking of others and considering their feelings. Then we could discuss the importance of recognizing everyone has feelings and we should really think before we say or act a certain way that might end up hurting them.
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LibraryThing member Pusparani
“Hey, Little Ant” is a book of children’s songs which is presented through interesting conversations between a boy and an ant the boy will be stepping on. The book’s storyline is amazing and imaginative. It creates thoughtful and hilarious conversations when the ant starts to talk and
The songs rhyme and allow children to play with the words in dramatic or pretend plays. It is an absolute book early childhood educators must have. Not only does the book become a great literature, but also a source for promoting language and cognitive skills through the enactment of words and images.
Debbie Tilley captures the two main characters effectively through the contrast of the sizes of the two figures. She successfully considers the importance of composition including the proportion and the harmony of figure appearances. Debbie illustrates the boy in a large shape when he is talking to the ant in front of his eyes. This suggests and engages the readers to a closer connection between the two characters. Overall, it is a great example of how texts and images support each other to bring a powerful meaning to the readers.
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challenge the boy. Philip and her daughter, Hannah Hoose compose this song and make it as an entertaining book for children. The songs rhyme and allow children to play with the words in dramatic or pretend plays. It is an absolute book early childhood educators must have. Not only does the book become a great literature, but also a source for promoting language and cognitive skills through the enactment of words and images.
Debbie Tilley captures the two main characters effectively through the contrast of the sizes of the two figures. She successfully considers the importance of composition including the proportion and the harmony of figure appearances. Debbie illustrates the boy in a large shape when he is talking to the ant in front of his eyes. This suggests and engages the readers to a closer connection between the two characters. Overall, it is a great example of how texts and images support each other to bring a powerful meaning to the readers.
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LibraryThing member ssajj
"Hey Little Ant!" is a beautifully illustrated picture book that offers a means to initiate dialogue and have students begin to consider the value of life, any life. It is a rhyming exchange between a young boy and an ant that the boy wants to squish. The ant pleads for the boy not to kill him and
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in doing so educates him, and the reader, about daily activities of an ant. The author leaves the decision to the reader by leaving the boy with a lifted shoe and asking the reader: "What do you think the kid should do?" Show Less
LibraryThing member rmbowers
Hey, little readers! This wonderfully illustrated and original book truly highlights the golden rule. Large corloful illustrations fill each page as the readers explore the ants perspective. However, in the end it is up to the students to decide the fate of the little ant, keeping the themed
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question mind, "What if you were the ant, would you want someone to squish you?" Show Less
LibraryThing member tracyslaybaugh
Hey Little Ant is an animal fantasy story of a little ant that pleads desperately for a boy to not squish him with his big foot. This is a really cute story that will make you not want to step on little ants.
This book has wonderful illustrations that really bring out the difference in size of an
This would be a good book when you are talking about living things and how even though something is smaller it is still a living thing. This would also be a good book to use when your are talking about peer pressure and not letting others influence you in bad ways.
This book has wonderful illustrations that really bring out the difference in size of an
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ant compared to a boy. One page in particular you have to turn on its side to get the full effect. The boy looks really tall!This would be a good book when you are talking about living things and how even though something is smaller it is still a living thing. This would also be a good book to use when your are talking about peer pressure and not letting others influence you in bad ways.
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LibraryThing member b1m1d
This is a great little story of a bullish kid who wants to stomp a little ant. The ant has a debate with the boy and finally asks if the roles were reversed if he would want to be stomped by the ant. The story lets you come to your own conclusion for an ending.
I really liked the verse of this book,
A great classroom extension would be to use this book to let kids see that living things have feelings too. A ant farm could be brought in for the kids to see how they spend their days for a nature unit.
I really liked the verse of this book,
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the fact of that this story could be sung. I like books where it is good versus bad.A great classroom extension would be to use this book to let kids see that living things have feelings too. A ant farm could be brought in for the kids to see how they spend their days for a nature unit.
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LibraryThing member reodom
This book is filled with great pictures. It is a rhyming book and a good time filler.
LibraryThing member VictoriaHernandez
Summary:This book is about a little boy who wants to squish ants. The ant talks to the child and tells him not to squash him that he has feelings just like the boy. And that they both have families to take care of and other people that care about him. The boy doesn't squash the ant in turn the ant
Reaction: The rhyming in the story is very catchy and made ma laugh as I was reading it. I like the plot of the story it goes to show that we are all alike in some way shape or form.
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This book could be used to teach a science lesson about ants and they environments.
Possibly a lesson on peer pressure the child in the book was killing ants because his friends were.
A lesson on what makes up all types of families even though the child is human he still has a family and the ant as well has a family.
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asks the boy what he would do if he was as small as an ant. Reaction: The rhyming in the story is very catchy and made ma laugh as I was reading it. I like the plot of the story it goes to show that we are all alike in some way shape or form.
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This book could be used to teach a science lesson about ants and they environments.
Possibly a lesson on peer pressure the child in the book was killing ants because his friends were.
A lesson on what makes up all types of families even though the child is human he still has a family and the ant as well has a family.
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LibraryThing member Schuman
Another favorite. It starts out with the kid talking about how easy it would be to squish the ant. Each page rotates between the kid and the ant, so it is great for two people to read together, one the ant and the other the kid. It ends with "what should the kid do, squish the ant or let him go
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free? What would you do? It gets kids thinking about the ants point of view, as well as how all animals must feel. Show Less
LibraryThing member JessicaFayeD
Summary: A boy is walking and sees and ant in a crack on the sidewalk. He started too squish the ant. However the ant cried out for the boy not too. Meanwhile the two talked about why the boy should squish him and why he should not.
Personal Reaction: I thought this book was very cute. I liked how
Classroom Extension Ideas: This is a good book to ask the children if they have ever talked to an insect. Or if they have ever imagined anything like the boy had done.
Personal Reaction: I thought this book was very cute. I liked how
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the boy and the ant had a conversation as if it were real. Children's imagination is wonderful. I also liked how the book was used in poetry. Classroom Extension Ideas: This is a good book to ask the children if they have ever talked to an insect. Or if they have ever imagined anything like the boy had done.
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LibraryThing member dukefan86
I liked this children's story about big vs. small as long as I assumed the little ant would be able to convince the boy not to step on him. Not knowing the ending? Eh! I do like the illustrations, for sure.
Language
Original language
English
Physical description
32 p.; 11.06 x 8.81 inches
ISBN
9781883672546
UPC
884516848833
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