Hungry Ants: A Ready To Count Book (Mcgrath, Pam, Pam Mcgrath's Ants.) (Hardcover)

by Pam McGrath (Author, Illustrator)

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Product Description
Hungry Ants introduces an energetic crowd of ants that mirror the playful antics of young children. Everyone will see themselves in this busy ant play-group. It is a celebration -- a feast -- of ten ants on a treasure hunt for delicious treats. Count these amazing ants as they carry off a red juicy strawberry, a lickable purple lollipop, a green pickle, and several other vividly drawn snacks. Like Goodnight Moon, each reading of Hungry Ants brings new discoveries. The ending is sure to please both child and parent as each any happily brushes his teeth. Every child will feel a real kinship with the ants while building a knowledge of counting from one to ten, color, direction, and working in a team. This is the first in an on-going series.

About the Author
Pam McGrath is a very tall woman with very tall ideas. She lives with her tall husband and small son in Columbia, South Carolina. This is her first book.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4-8
  
• Hardcover: 24 pages
• Publisher: Summerhouse Press (June 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 188771426X
• ISBN-13: 978-1887714266
• Product Dimensions: 7.7 x 6.5 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #2,989,060 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great tool for introducing children to basic concepts., June 2, 1998

By A Customer

In selecting children's books for my youngest son I was dismayed at the number of books that I had to get at the library for his entertainment. Picture and story books that seemed popular for the less-than-two-year-old audience just didn't seem to click. We would read a book in five minutes and put it in the return pile without a second look.

When we read "Hungry Ants" the reaction was quite different. A first reading produced laughs of delight as we discovered the escapades of the tiny adventurers. The real surprise was that after the first reading, an encore presentation was requested! We proceded to read the book SEVEN more times my son was satisfied.

I found that my son was not the only one intrigued by the book. I (relatively) quickly figured out that unlike other books, this book was meant to be read multiple times. Each time the book is read it is possible to interactively discover new concepts with your child. Numbers, colors, shapes, directions, and types of food are all ideas that young children learn, and this book provides a forum for exploring them all as well as others.

The artwork is delightful, colorful, and entertaining. Ms. McGrath has developed inddividual characteristics for her characters that amuse adults and children as well.

If you are looking for a book that will remain a favorite for young children as well as provide a tool for teaching, "Hungry Ants" belongs in your collection. I can only hope that there will be books in the series!

5.0 out of 5 stars Hungry Ants a must...., July 23, 2002

By	Jane Henley (Harrison,, Arkansas United States) - See all my reviews

A wonderful book for young children. I recommend for all parents of young children to read to/with them. Also, for the pre-school and kindergarten teacher.

Greatest book on counting I have seen in a while.

5.0 out of 5 stars More fun than a picnic!, April 10, 2000

By A Customer

This is a really cute book of counting from 1-10. The illustrations are vivid and imaginative and most of all funny! This will tickle the funny-bone of your pre-schooler and make learning fun. When learning is fun, what's learned is rememberred!