Ants Work Together

<P><B>Awaken young children to the different roles we play in our communities</B></P><P>In <I>Ants Work Together</I>, two young children prepare for a summertime community picnic in their city neighborhood. They notice that ants are all around us, taking on specialized roles to make sure the whole colony has what it needs.</P><P>As cousins Kamali and Josiah help the adults pick vegetables, prepare food, tend the community garden, and take care of little ones, they reflect on how our own diverse strengths parallel those of ants. We all work together to get the job done.</P><P><I>Ants Work Together</I>:</P><li><B>Connects Children to Nature:</B> From picking vegetables and preparing food to watching over little ones, readers reflect on the similarities between our own roles and responsibilities and those of ants: we all work together to get the job done!</li><li><B>Features relatable Language for Little Learners:</B> Simple text and vivid illustrations are used throughout the toddler book to help little ones connect to nature in a fun and easy-to-understand way. </li><li><B>Includes Helpful Tips for Parents & Caregivers:</B> This children's book features additional guidance and engaging toddler activities to help children learn more about ants in their own neighborhoods.</li></ul><P>This book is part of the <I>Outside Our Window Board Books</I> series, which encourages children—especially those in urban neighborhoods—to explore, protect, and delight in nature. Each book in the series focuses on one feature of the natural world (like ants), one season (summer), and one social or emotional learning skill (working together). The books emphasize community and encourage children and families to explore the natural world around them.</P>