Two Bad Ants facts for kids
Two Bad Ants
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| Author | Chris Van Allsburg |
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| Illustrator | Chris Van Allsburg |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Children's |
| Publisher | Houghton Mifflin |
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Publication date
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1988 |
| Media type | Print (Hardcover) |
| Pages | 32 pp |
| ISBN | 0-395-48668-8 |
| Preceded by | The Z Was Zapped |
| Followed by | Just a Dream |
Two Bad Ants is a popular children's book from 1988. It was written and illustrated by the American author Chris Van Allsburg. The story follows two ants who decide to leave their colony for a sweet adventure.
The Ants' Big Adventure
The book tells the story of two ants who are part of a group looking for food. Their job is to find sugar cubes and bring them back to their queen. But these two ants have a different idea. They decide to keep the delicious sugar for themselves!
A Sweet but Dangerous Journey
The two ants sneak away from their group. They find a giant sugar bowl inside a human house. They think they have found the perfect place to live. But soon, their sweet dream turns into a series of scary adventures.
First, they fall into a hot, dark liquid. It turns out to be a cup of coffee! Next, they almost get toasted on a warm English muffin. The heat is very surprising for them.
Their journey continues to be full of danger. They fall into a sink, which feels like a huge, slippery pool. Then, a loud, scary monster (a garbage disposal unit) threatens them.
Their most shocking moment happens when they explore an electric outlet. They almost get a huge electric shock! These close calls make the two ants realize something important.
Learning a Lesson
After all their scary experiences, the two ants are tired and scared. They miss their home and their colony. They realize that being part of the group is much safer and better.
So, they decide to rejoin the other ants. They go back to helping carry sugar cubes to their queen. The book shows that sometimes, it's better to work together than to be selfish.
