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The Best Ants Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about ants? This collection brings together Bookroo's highest-rated and most useful picks in one place.

Start with our editorial favorites, then browse recommendations organized by reading stage to find the right book for your reader.

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Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2020

The Tiny Baker

By Hayley Barrett, Alison Jay (Illustrator)

A baker's cafe is in chaos when chefs leave. Can friendship save the day?

32 pages· 517 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
6.0/7 Bookroo experts·4.0/5 Goodreads · 224 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2020

Snail Crossing

A snail's quest for cabbage leads to unexpected friendships and clever solutions.

40 pages· 442 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
5.6/7 Bookroo experts·4.3/5 Goodreads · 1,621 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2014

Whack of the P-Rex

A group of friends must stop a monster from destroying their town

96 pages· 5,889 words· Est. 1 hour read
4.4/5 Goodreads · 1,204 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2025

Wish in a Tree

A boy's vibrant mind struggles to fit in, but creativity finds a way.

32 pages· 757 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud
4.3/5 Goodreads · 224 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 3–6 · 1997

The Berenstains' A Book

Explore a world of 'A' words in a fun reading adventure.

36 pages· 139 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud
4.2/5 Goodreads · 1,507 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 3–5 · 2010

Ants

Discover the secret lives and relentless work ethic of ants.

32 pages· 686 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud
4.2/5 Goodreads · 342 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1988

Two Bad Ants

Two ants venture into a perilous kitchen, facing unexpected dangers. Will they find their way home?

32 pages· 1,217 words· Est. 10 min read-aloud
4.1/5 Goodreads · 3,400 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 1993

One Hundred Hungry Ants

Ants race to a picnic, but division delays their feast. Will they make it in time?

32 pages· 487 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
4.0/5 Goodreads · 2,333 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 6–9 · 2020

The Paper Boat

A family and ants embark on a perilous escape from Vietnam.

40 pages
4.0/5 Goodreads · 710 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2016

Bring Me a Rock!

A tiny bug's pebble might save a king's throne.

40 pages· 70 words· Est. 1 min read-aloud
5.0/7 Bookroo experts·3.5/5 Goodreads · 610 ratings
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Ants Picture Books

Illustrated read-alouds about ants for preschool and elementary-age readers.

It's an Orange Aardvark!

Ages 4–8 · 2014

Ants hear a noise. Is it an aardvark or something else? Discover the colorful mystery.

Crickwing

Ages 4–8 · 2000

A cockroach artist must outwit army ants to save the forest.

What Does an Anteater Eat?

Ages 2–5 · 2019

Anteater forgets his diet. Can he solve his hunger mystery?

Hey Little Ant

Ages 3–7 · 1998

An ant begs a child to reconsider squishing it.

The Ant and the Grasshopper

Ages 4–7 · 2012

An ant's chores are interrupted by irresistible music. What will she discover?

Ant Cities

Ages 5–9 · 1987

Discover the hidden world of ants and their vital roles in bustling underground cities.

Ant-Man

Ages 0–8 · 2015

A thief-turned-hero shrinks to save the day.

Just How Long Can a Long String Be?!

Ages 3–5 · 2009

Ant faces a tangled string dilemma. Can Bird help unravel the mystery?

How to Walk an Ant

Ages 4–8 · 2019

Master the art of ant walking and discover unexpected friendships.

Henry's Awful Mistake

Ages 3–8 · 1981

A tiny ant turns dinner plans into chaos. Can Henry save the day?

Ants

Ages 8–11 · 2007

Discover the secret world of ants and their survival tactics.

Ants 'N' Uncles

Ages 3–6 · 2016

An uncle's dance becomes world-famous after ants invade his pants.

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Ants Chapter Books & Middle Grade

Longer stories about ants for developing and independent readers.

The End of the Beginning

Ages 7–10 · 2004

A snail and an ant embark on a journey, encountering wondrous creatures and a friendly dragon.

The Onts

Ages 8–12 · 2006

Twins face bizarre dangers in a forest with eerie secrets.

Horrible Harry and the Ant Invasion

Ages 7–9 · 1989

A second-grade class navigates various adventures and misadventures throughout the school year.

Evil Queen Tut and the Great Ant Pyramids

Ages 7–10 · 1999

Shrunken Zack faces an ant army and their pharaoh-queen.

Killer Koalas from Outer Space

Ages 8–12 · 2011

Zombie kittens and killer koalas bring chaos and laughter.

A Beginning, a Muddle, and an End

Ages 8–12 · 2008

A snail's writing dream hits a snag. Can his ant friend help him find the next word?

Ants in Our P.A.N.T.S.
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Ants in Our P.A.N.T.S.

Ages 7–10 · 2021

Can Mango and RoboBrash stop rampaging giant ants and outsmart villainous masterminds?

The Natural Genius of Ants

Ages 9–12 · 2022

A summer ant farm teaches a family about forgiveness and growth.

Ants
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Ants

Ages 8–12 · 2020

Discover the surprising diet and secrets of tiny ants.

Ant Story
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Ant Story

Ages 8–12 · 2024

An ant's journey reveals unexpected friendships and epic adventures.

The Berenstain Bears and the Great Ant Attack

Ages 8–12 · 2000

An ant experiment goes awry, threatening Bear Country's survival. Can they stop the swarm?

Who Would Win? Wild Warriors
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Who Would Win? Wild Warriors

Ages 7–10 · 2023

Which animal reigns supreme? Discover epic battles and surprising outcomes.

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