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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1988 · Est. 10 min read-aloud
Two Bad Ants
Written & illustrated by Chris Van Allsburg
Two ants venture into a perilous kitchen, facing unexpected dangers. Will they find their way home?
4.1/5 Goodreads · 3,401 ratings
32 pages· 1,217 words· Est. 10 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
In a quest for sugar, two adventurous ants leave their colony and enter a kitchen filled with hidden perils. As they navigate a world of giant coffee cups and scorching toasters, their journey becomes a thrilling test of survival. Will these tiny explorers find their way back to safety, or are they destined to learn a hard lesson about the comforts of home? Discover the unexpected twists and turns in this captivating tale of curiosity and consequence.
From the publisher
The three-time Caldecott medalist tells the tale of two ants who de-cide to leave the safety of the others to venture into a danger-laden kitchen. “Children will be fascinated by the ant-eye view that Van Allsburg provides of common everyday items.” – Booklist
At a glance
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 32
- Words
- 1,217
- Reading age
- 4–8
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- 780L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- ~5
- F&P level
- ~S
Publication
- Published
- October 24, 1988
- Publisher
- Clarion Books
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
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