In the cute story "The Ants' First Day in School," a group of hardworking and curious ants go on an amazing trip of learning, growing up, and making friends. The ants want to find out more about the world outside of their anthill. They are known for being able to work together and being very determined. The ants are looking forward to their first day of school. Their kind and experienced teacher, Miss Daisy, will be in charge. The bright posters and tiny books that are all over the classroom make them even more interested and excited. Miss Daisy, who has a warm smile and acts like a mother, shows them that the world is full of new choices. The ants learn about many different things at school, which helps them become well-rounded people. They learn how important it is to work together and how big things can be accomplished when people work together. As they learn about the worlds of numbers and letters, they are eager to solve problems and use their tiny ears to trace the letters of the alphabet. But their education isn't just about school topics. The ants do study many different topics, like art, science, and music. They make music with leaves and acorns, paint with crushed flower petals, and do science projects with water and baking soda. Each action helps them be more creative, gives them a chance to let their imaginations run wild, and brings them closer together as a group. The ants go on field trips to the grass to learn about the different plants and animals that live there. These trips make experiences that will last a lifetime. They write down what they notice about butterflies, bees, and other animals in a small notebook. Because of these things, their understanding of how all living things is linked will grow a lot, which will make them love nature even more. The end of their trip is putting on a play that shows how they've changed, what they've learned, and the new friends they've made. Under Miss Daisy's watch, they write the play's plot, make the costumes, and practice for many hours. The performance shows how hard they work, how good they are at telling stories, and how much storytelling can move people to make big changes in their lives. As the story comes to an end, the ants' desire to learn grows and gets stronger. They leave the meadow to study environments like forests, mountains, and even the depths of the ocean. They go on to jobs in science, art, music, and storytelling, where they use their knowledge and skills to make the world a better place. "The Ants' First Day in School" is a fun story about how exciting learning is, how strong friendships are, and how getting a good education can change your whole life. It's a gentle but powerful way to remind readers of their own limitless potential and how important it is to respect curiosity, creativity, and working as a team. The story encourages young people to go on their own learning adventures, enjoy the wonders of the world, and do good things in their communities. Story begins: Once upon a time, there was a group of hardworking ants who lived in a small anthill on the edge of a large, always busy field. The hardworking ants got a great name throughout the whole field for how hard they worked and how well they worked together. People thought of them as the perfect example of hard work and community because of how hard they worked to gather food, build hard tunnels, and keep their community going. This was the name they were known by. Even though they looked very serious, there was a spark of interest in their little hearts. The ants' daily routines were getting boring, and they silently wanted something new and exciting to happen. They were driven by a strong desire to learn as much as they could and to explore the world beyond their immediate surroundings. They wanted to go to unknown places and see the amazing things that were outside of their anthill, but they were stuck there. Their minds were excited to see new things, and they couldn't wait to dive into the mysteries and thrills that lay ahead. These small beings were well aware that there was still a lot to learn and know, so they decided to go on an epic journey to learn new things and broaden their views. Their tiny antennae twitched with excitement as they got ready to take in every interesting detail and soak up the beauty that was just out of reach. The ants' hearts were beating in a steady rhythm, telling them to get out of their comfort zone and fall headfirst into the huge ocean of information that was waiting for them. They knew there were a lot of questions, riddles, and important lessons to learn. Their desire to learn led them to leave the confines of their anthill and take advantage of the many opportunities that awaited them in the bigger world. The ants went off with a strong desire to learn, explore, and add to the huge amount of information that was already around them. They were excited and ready to learn new things as a group. This gave them a strong drive that helped them move forward as they began an exciting journey of intellectual growth and knowledge. They would work together to figure out the complexities of the natural world, be amazed by the wonders of the universe, and find the wisdom jewels hidden in the vast amount of knowledge. As they moved forward into the vast unknown, they stayed committed to each other and to working as a team. Each ant brought their own unique skills and points of view to the talk. They helped each other and shared what they knew to get around problems and find new points of view. On their educational trip, they kept going because they were determined to go to new places and learn about interesting things. So, the ants left their anthills. to see what was outside of it. They did so with both excitement and thanks in their hearts. They had built a strong base through hard work and teamwork, but what really moved them forward was their insatiable curiosity and desire to learn new things. As they moved step by step into the beauty of undiscovered land, they enjoyed the thrill of finding new things and the thrill of satisfying their natural interest. The ants' trip was about more than just getting information and knowledge. It was also about how their fragile brains and hearts changed. Because of their journey, they would learn more and have more understanding and compassion. They would become messengers of knowledge, sharing what they had learned with the rest of their kind and encouraging future generations to go on their own journeys to learn more and become wiser. The ants thought that the world outside of their anthill was a beautiful place full of treasures and secrets that were just waiting to be found. And because they worked hard, worked together, and were very curious, they would not leave any questions open or any stones unturned in their search. On that beautiful morning, the warm sun rays hit the anthill's surface, and the anthill woke up with its own pulsing energy. The ants were busy getting ready for their first day of school, which was a big deal. As they ran around, you could hear the sound of their little feet. The air was full of anticipation, so the anthill buzzed with an electric buzz of eagerness. This was the day they had been waiting for with bated breath, the day when their thirst for knowledge would be quenched and their world would grow. Miss Daisy, their favorite teacher, had been working hard to get ready for this important event. When the ants walked into the classroom, they were shocked and amazed by what they saw. Miss Daisy had worked hard to set up the room so that it was now a nice and friendly place to learn. The room was full of tiny desks and chairs that had been shrunk to fit their small bodies. One of the walls had a great whiteboard that was ready to be filled with wise words and new ideas. And much to their joy, one corner of the anthill proudly showed off a small library. Its shelves were full of books that offered to show people how amazing the world outside their door was. Miss Daisy met each ant with a smile and a twinkle in her eye. This made the ants feel like they were loved and cared for. She had spent a lot of time planning this day because she knew it would have a big effect on these younger students' futures. Her hard work and enthusiasm for teaching were inspiring, and they helped create an atmosphere of love, warmth, and hope. As the ants sat down at their tiny seats, they looked around in amazement at all the possibilities that lay ahead. Miss Daisy started the day by saying who she was and how much she likes to learn and discover new things. She told them that school would be full of interesting new things to try, discoveries to make, and chances to grow as people. The ants listened carefully and became interested. They couldn't wait to start this learning trip.

At the bottom of the garden where no one really sees, a secret school is hidden amongst the grass and weeds. Welcome to Bug School! Don't be nervous on your first day – it's lots of fun. Learn creeping with the spiders, singing with the crickets, count spots with the ladybirds and hop, skip and jump in P.E. with the fleas! A rhythmic, bright celebration of school, starring some very cute bugs indeed! Sure to allay first-day-at-school fears.

Silver Medal at the 2019 Moonbeam Children’s Book Awards. A magical, educational book printed in stone paper about the importance of showing love and respect for animal life. The day began in absolute chaos. General Ant had received a message about the imminent danger. On the surface, Chloe and Jack were having fun poking sticks into the anthill, attacking the colony once again. anthill. The General sends an order to soldier ants by sending a special aroma signal that wafted through the many tunnels and caves in the colony. Hundreds of worker ants, together with the soldier ants, rushed through the tunnels to protect the storeroom and their Queen, who was laying eggs. Will these tiny, fascinating insects be able to defend their anthill, and teach the children to respect them? The Ants' Secret is a story about the importance of respecting animals and nature, and an insight into the lives of ants.

This tale of ants parading toward a picnic is “one of those rare gems capable of entertaining while it instructs” (Middlesex News). One hundred hungry ants march off single file to sample a picnic, but when the going gets too slow, they divide into two rows of fifty, then four rows of twenty-five . . . until they take so long that the picnic is gone! “The unexpected pairing of sophisticated art and light-hearted text lends this book particular distinction.” —Publishers Weekly “The illustrations . . . use a pleasing palette and energetic lines to depict ants with highly individual characters.” —Horn Book

First, some giant ants steal breakfast. Then there are the evil ninjas, massive ape, mysterious mole people, giant blob, and countless other daunting (and astonishing) detours along the way to school. Are these excuses really why this student is late? Or is there another explanation that is even more outrageous than the rest? From Davide Cali and Benjamin Chaud, the critically acclaimed author/illustrator team behind I Didn't Do My Homework Because . . . comes a fast-paced, actionpacked, laugh-out-loud story about finding the way to school despite the odds—and the unbelievable oddness! Plus, this is the fixed format version, which will look almost identical to the print version. Additionally for devices that support audio, this ebook includes a read-along setting.

A fact-filled introduction to a variety of jumping, crawling, and creeping insects expands from backyard favorites, including ladybugs and fireflies, to more exotic species from the world's rain forests and deserts.

Lucky Linderman didn't ask for his life. He didn't ask his grandfather not to come home from the Vietnam War. He didn't ask for a father who never got over it. He didn't ask for a mother who keeps pretending their dysfunctional family is fine. And he didn't ask to be the target of Nader McMillan's relentless bullying, which has finally gone too far. But Lucky has a secret--one that helps him wade through the daily mundane torture of his life. In his dreams, Lucky escapes to the war-ridden jungles of Laos--the prison his grandfather couldn't escape--where Lucky can be a real man, an adventurer, and a hero. It's dangerous and wild, and it's a place where his life just might be worth living. But how long can Lucky keep hiding in his dreams before reality forces its way inside? Michael L. Printz Honor recipient A.S. King's smart, funny and boldly original writing shines in this powerful novel about learning to cope with the shrapnel life throws at you and taking a stand against it.