Little Ant's Valentine: Even the Wildest Can Be Tamed By Love - Hardcover

by S. M. R. Saia (Author), Tina Perko (Illustrator)

Little Ant hates Valentine's Day. None of the girls in the anthill like him, so he has nothing to celebrate. Then he meets the pretty ant. She is as stuck-up and unfriendly as Little Ant himself can sometimes be 3/4 but who says you have to be perfect to deserve a valentine?

This is an original story that illustrates Aesop's moral: Even the wildest can be tamed by love.

Social Emotional Learning (SEL)

Little Ant's Valentine aligns with the following SEL themes: identifying feelings, persistence, kindness and empathy, social awareness/relationship skills, thoughtful choices, and respect. Parents and educators, visit shelfspacebooks.com to download free companion resources for this book including lesson plans, worksheets, and coloring pages.

About the Series

The Little Ant Books are reimaginings of Aesop's classic fables, teaching timeless lessons like "appearances can be deceiving" and "one good turn deserves another." Brought to life by Tina Perko's vibrant and whimsical illustrations, the stories follow the bold and sometimes bossy Little Ant as he learns to manage and express his big feelings in a healthy and appropriate way. Little Ant's adventures provide him with opportunities to build character and learn valuable lessons about friendship, kindness, empathy, teamwork, courage, and the importance of being yourself.