Ant Party by Ross Montgomery, Sarah Warburton
Published by Walker Books US on April 29, 2025
ISBN: 1536239534
Pages: 40
Genres: Animals, Humor, Nature
Format: Picture Book Fiction
Source: MSL Book Review
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Andy the ant decides to throw himself a birthday party with “dancing and dips.”. His anthill does not have much space so he plans an intimate gathering with just his neighbors. However word gets out and soon the farmer ants, worker ants, soldier ants, the queen, and even residents from nearby anthills plan to attend. Thousands of ants arrive! The festivities grow rowdy with eating and dancing until an anteater invades. Furious, Andy organizes everyone in a conga line, carrying the anteater into the river. The celebration continues and Andy is delighted with his birthday party.

The wide-eyed ants are depicted in vibrant primary colors. The illustrations include detailed layouts of the ant hill. Kids will enjoy the playful tone while learning more about the different kinds of ants.  The colorful illustrations and humor make this a good choice for Story Time. Preschool – age 7.

Barb Rehmeyer, Liberty Library