My Brother, Ant
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$574
Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 1996 · Est. 13 min read

My Brother, Ant

Written by Betsy Byars · Illustrated by Marc Simont

A little brother's antics lead to unexpected adventures and laughs.

3.8/5 Goodreads · 89 ratings
32 pages· 1,083 words· Est. 13 min read
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Ant, the mischievous little brother, embarks on whimsical adventures with his big brother. From battling imaginary monsters to rewriting fairy tales and sending off-season letters to Santa, their escapades promise laughter and surprises. Will their creativity lead to chaos or delight? Discover the heartwarming and humorous tales of sibling fun.

From the publisher

Meet Ant, the little brother who’s big on laughs. In four upbeat stories, Ant and his big brother confront the monster under the bed, recreate the story of the three little pigs, and write a letter to Santa–in July! Sometimes funny, always endearing, Ant is invariably entertaining.? “A great storyteller and a great illustrator are at their very best in this tender, funny easy-to-read.”–Booklist, starred review

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
32
Words
1,083
Reading age
6–8
Audience
Early Reader
Lexile
360L
Themes & topics
Books about childhoodBooks about familyBooks about siblingsBooks about drawingBooks about bedtime
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
1.7
F&P level
~K
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
16398
Publication
Published
January 1, 1998
First published
January 1, 1996
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780140383454

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