The Wonderful Wisdom of Ants by Philip Bunting
ISBN: 0593567781
Genres: Animals, Non-Fiction
Format: Picture Book Nonfiction
Source: MSL Book Review
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Lighthearted and informative. Such as, all the ants on Earth weigh roughly the same as all the people. Ants recycle, help others, and take naps. Bunting’s comparisons invite young readers to observe the natural world more closely and to reflect on our connections to it. He goes on to describe different sorts of ants within the colony, how they communicate using pheromones, and how they get from egg to adult. In the simple illustrations, generic black ants have little googly eyes, scurry about the pages gathering food, keep their nests clean, and carry large loads. The funny text conveys major concepts about this familiar insects. Ages 4-8. Published in Australia in 2020 but first American edition in 2024.

Barb Rehmeyer, Liberty Library