Little Ant and the Snail - (Little Ant Books) by S M R Saia & Tina Perko (Hardcover)

About the Book

When the snail challenges him to a race, Little Ant can't resist the opportunity to show off. But he soon finds out that there is more to winning than being the best!

Book Synopsis

When the snail challenges him to a race, Little Ant can't resist the opportunity to show off. He knows there is no way that the snail can beat him. But he soon finds out that there is more to winning than being the best!

This story is a re-imagining of Aesop's fable "The Tortoise and the Hare" and teaches that slow and steady wins the race.

Social Emotional Learning (SEL)

Little Ant and the Snail aligns with the following SEL themes: social awareness/relationship skills and responsible decision making (focusing attention and understanding consequences of actions). 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.

Review Quotes

I've been reading this series to my grandchildren since discovering them about a year ago and we are always excited when a new one is released...The beautiful illustrations that we find in each book add understanding and interest to the lesson being taught. I cannot praise this author enough as it is not very often that you read a children's book and say WOW! Sweet Southern Savings

The beautiful illustrations are the perfect complement to the thoughtfully told stories...the author and illustrator create a fanciful world in which Little Ant encounters situations that allow him to grow in ways he never imagined. The Little Ant books are a must-have series. Red Headed Patti, Online Magazine for Families