# Two Bad Ants by Chris Van Allsburg

Two Bad Ants is a children’s story by Chris Van Allsburg about two ants who leave their colony to search for sugar in a kitchen. Their adventures include a sizzling cup of coffee and a toaster, before the tale turns to the appeal of home.

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- Market: AU
- Language: en-AU
- Currency: AUD
- Category: Books, Music & Hobbies > Books, Music & Movies > Books & Comics
- Price: 22.17 AUD
- Previous price: 36.99 AUD
- Discount: 40%
- Price checked: 2026-11-13T11:54:28.601Z

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## At a glance

- A pair of ants venture into a kitchen looking for sugar crystals for their queen.
- The story follows two ants who stay behind in a sugar bowl and encounter coffee and a toaster.
- The listing describes a story about misbehaviour, adventure and the comforts of home.

## Pros

- The kitchen setting gives the ants’ adventure concrete, familiar obstacles for young readers.
- At 32 pages, the listed length suits buyers looking for a short picture-book story.

## Specifications

### Book details
- Publisher: HarperCollins US
- Publication date: 7 October 1988
- Language: English
- Print length: 32 pages
- Reading age: 4 - 7 years
- Grade level: Preschool - 3
### Identifiers
- ISBN-10: 0395486688
- ISBN-13: 978-0395486689
### Dimensions and installation
- Dimensions: 20.62 x 0.97 x 29.85 cm
- Weight listed: 431 g

## A good fit for

- Families seeking a short illustrated story for children within the listed 4 - 7 years reading-age range.
- Readers interested in Chris Van Allsburg’s whimsical storytelling and an adventure with a homecoming theme.

## Less suited to

- Buyers looking for a factual insect or science reference book.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Two Bad Ants about?
Two ants leave their colony to find sugar in a kitchen. After two stay behind in a sugar bowl, they face hazards including coffee and a toaster.
### What age is this book listed for?
The listed reading age is 4 - 7 years, with a grade level of Preschool - 3.
### How long is the book?
The listing gives a print length of 32 pages.

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## Images

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