{"product_id":"ants-work-together-9798885544597","title":"Ants Work Together","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAwaken young children to the different roles we play in our communities\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eAnts Work Together\u003c\/i\u003e, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eAnts Work Together\u003c\/i\u003e: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eConnects Children to Nature: \u003c\/b\u003e 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!\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFeatures relatable Language for Little Learners: \u003c\/b\u003e 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. \u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eIncludes Helpful Tips for Parents \u0026amp; Caregivers: \u003c\/b\u003e This children's book features additional guidance and engaging toddler activities to help children learn more about ants in their own neighborhoods.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book is part of the \u003ci\u003eOutside Our Window Board Books\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Mélina Mangal\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Free Spirit Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 08\/25\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 24\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Board Book\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.65lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 6.90h x 7.00w x 0.60d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798885544597\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAudience:\u003c\/b\u003e Ages 4-8\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eWorking at the intersection of nature, literature, and culture, \u003cb\u003eMélina Mangal's\u003c\/b\u003e writing highlights youth whose voices are rarely heard, and the people and places that inspire them to explore their world. Her books from Free Spirit include \u003ci\u003eJayden's Impossible Garden\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eJayden's Secret Ingredient\u003c\/i\u003e, and the Outside Our Window Board Books series. She is also the author of short stories and biographies for youth, including \u003ci\u003eThe Vast Wonder of the World: Biologist Ernest Everett Just\u003c\/i\u003e. She won the Carter G. Woodson Book Award and was named an NCSS\/CBC Notable Social Studies Trade Book for Young People. Mélina also works as a school library teacher in Minnesota and enjoys spending time outdoors with her family, whether it's in her backyard or hiking in the woods.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eStella Lim\u003c\/b\u003e is a Korean illustrator based in Seoul. She studied fine art at the Seoul Women's University and illustration at Kingston University in London. She draws inspiration from her childhood in rural South Korea, and likes to bring something new to each project she works on.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"booksdeli.com","offers":[{"title":"M\u0026#195;\u0026#169;lina Mangal \/ Board Book \/ English","offer_id":48867385147549,"sku":"9798885544597","price":11.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/5648\/9373\/files\/img_0c6c2412-603d-48aa-bc16-7f66dad84efb.jpg?v=1788334483","url":"https:\/\/booksdeli.com\/products\/ants-work-together-9798885544597","provider":"booksdeli.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}