When the music starts playing, everyone can dance...except the ants. They can lift, build, and dig, so why can’t they twirl, dip, and jig? As the ants try to dance, they discover they are better together in this toe-tapping tale that shows the value of cooperation and teamwork. Readers will laugh (and dance) along with this whimsically illustrated story that encourages creative problem-solving and inspires even the littlest among us to pursue big dreams.

When the music starts playing, everyone can dance...except the ants. They can lift, build, and dig, so why can’t they twirl, dip, and jig? As the ants try to dance, they discover they are better together in this toe-tapping tale that shows the value of cooperation and teamwork. Readers will laugh (and dance) along with this whimsically illustrated story that encourages creative problem-solving and inspires even the littlest among us to pursue big dreams.

Frank was a monster who wanted to dance. So he put on his hat, and his shoes made in France... and opened a jar and put ants in his pants! So begins this monstrously funny, deliciously disgusting, horrifyingly hilarious story of a monster who follows his dream. Keith Graves' wacky illustrations and laugh-out-loud text will tickle the funny bone and leave readers clamoring for an encore.

Control your wiggles and be the BOSS of your ants. In I Have Ants in My Pants, Julia Cook helps normalize the feeling many kids have when they struggle to control their wiggles and provides strategies for improving impulse control. Some children just can't sit still no matter how hard they try. And Louis is no exception. He accidentally kicks his friend during story time. He can't stand still in the lunch line. And he wiggles in his seat at the movie theater. Everyone keeps telling him he has ants in his pants, but Louis doesn't see any ants! Louis' mom explains that this means he wiggles a lot, and she teaches him a special tool, the Wiggle Dance. Wiggle and jiggle. Jump up and down. Shake your hands and turn around. Take a deep breath. Scrunch up your nose. Wobble your knees and wiggle your toes. With a little practice and a few helpful tools, Louis learns that he can calm his wiggles and become the boss of the ants in his pants!

Holly and Heather share their story and help to walk the reader through the painful yet necessary healing process for when life deals us its harshest blows. Dancing on my ashes soothes and empathizes with the broken heart, while sharing the truth of scripture, and the hope that comes from the heart of God.

"Science-obsessed fourth grader Nora wants to be like her scientist family and publish a professional research paper on her favorite subject: her ant farm!"--

"The Ants and the Beekeeper" Summary of this story In a beautiful field between rolling hills, there was a busy colony of hardworking ants. People knew them for how hard they worked to find food and build complicated underground tunnels. One day, they met a beekeeper who had set up brightly colored beehives at the edge of their field. Andy, a brave ant, went to see what the beekeeper's world was like because he was interested. Andy saw the busy bees moving in and out of the beekeeper's hives to get nectar and talk to each other through dance. He liked how they worked together and had their own way of talking. After hearing the farmer worry about sick bees, Andy told his fellow ants about it. This made him want to help his new friends. The beekeeper's knowledge helped the ants find herbs in the field that could help the sick bees. Their creativity and ability to work together impressed the beekeeper, who worked with the ants to make a unique mix of herbs. Slowly, the bees got stronger, and the field started to buzz again. Andy got more interested in beekeeping after seeing how hard-working and interested the ants were. Mr. Benson taught him how to make honey, how to take care of hives, and how to be a good beekeeper. While this was going on, the ants helped build new beehives by building structures and tunnels. In return, the bees taught the ants how important it is to pollinate. The ants learned that they could help fruits and veggies grow by moving pollen from flower to flower. This new knowledge strengthened the connection between the ants and the bees and showed even more how all living things are linked. The ants and the beekeeper became teachers and taught people in the nearby meadows and woods what they had learned. They did workshops and invited other people to learn about working together, taking care of the environment, and how important it is to help each other. The field became a place where both big and small species came together to do their part to keep the natural world alive and healthy. Over time, the field got better because of all of their work. Flowers grew, which brought lots of bugs and animals. The field turned into a place full of life and color. The story of the ants and the farmer spread far and wide, inspiring people of all ages to work together, value differences, and take care of the environment. As the sun set over the meadow and left a warm golden glow, the ants, bees, beekeeper, and all the other animals felt a deep sense of happiness. So, the story of the field, its people, and the way they worked together inspired people who came after them. It told everyone that if we all work together, we can make a world where peace and cooperation thrive and where the beauty of nature is always appreciated. How the story started: A busy group of ants used to live in a beautiful field between rolling hills. People knew them for how hard they worked to find food and build complicated underground tunnels. Every day, the ants ran back and forth, picking up crumbs and seeds to keep their society alive. A small worker ant named Annie lived with the other ants. She had bright, curious eyes and a strong will that didn't match her small size. Annie was always eager to find out and try new things. Annie wanted to try something new, but the other ants were happy with their pattern. Annie found a sparkling stream at the edge of the meadow one beautiful morning when the ants were going about their normal business of gathering food. Its clean water sparkled in the sun, calling her closer. Annie's friends told her about the dangers that lay outside of their familiar area, but she was too curious to listen. Annie ran as fast as she could toward the stream. As she got closer to the water, she saw a beautiful water lily gently floating on the top. Annie was drawn to it by its beautiful pink flowers. She liked how beautiful it was and thought about the world outside of her village. Annie was thinking about something when she heard a faint voice. It said, "Hello there, little ant!" Annie looked around, confused, to try to figure out where the voice was coming from. Then, a wise old turtle sitting on a nearby rock caught her eye. The turtle said his name was Timothy and that he had lived near the creek for a long time. He had seen how hard the ants worked, and he was amazed by how well they worked together and how determined they were. Timothy was interested in how Annie looked, so he asked her why she had gone so far away from her village. Annie didn't hide her desire for excitement and adventure in the world outside the field. She told Timothy how much she wanted to see new places and meet new animals. Timothy nodded and smiled when he saw that Annie wanted to go exploring. Timothy said, "I've seen a lot of amazing things in my life, and I think you have the spirit of a true adventurer. But don't forget that your colony depends on your hard work and dedication, and there's a lot to learn and discover even in your meadow."