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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.
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.
Price
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Pros and cons
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.
Technical specifications
10 specifications| Publisher | HarperCollins US |
|---|---|
| Publication date | 7 October 1988 |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 32 pages |
| Reading age | 4 - 7 years |
| Grade level | Preschool - 3 |
| ISBN-10 | 0395486688 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-13 | 978-0395486689 |
| Dimensions | 20.62 x 0.97 x 29.85 cm |
|---|---|
| Weight listed | 431 g |
Who is it for?
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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