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by S. M. R. Saia (Author), Tina Perko (Illustrator)
When Buddy Ant pushes Little Ant into a puddle, Little Ant insists that he did it on purpose. The dragonfly saw everything, and he agrees to tell the other insects the truth about what happened. But whose "truth" will he tell?
This is an original story that illustrates Aesop's moral: Every truth has two sides.
Social Emotional Learning (SEL)
Little Ant and the Dragonfly aligns with the following SEL themes: identifying feelings, self-regulation (calming down), social awareness/relationship skills, understanding the consequences of actions, 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.
