Unwrapping
Little Ant's Valentine
Authored by S.M.R. Saia
Illustrated by Tina Perko
* Age Range: 2-5 years
* Grade Level: K-2
* Series: Little Ant Books ( Book 4 )
* Paperback: 40 pages
* Publisher: Shelf Space Books
* Pub. Date: January 24, 2017
* Language: English
Unwrapping some illustrations for you to enjoy
Editoral Reviews
"An endearing storybook for children with a good message; an uplifting and encouraging read." (Little Ant and the Cricket) ― Reviewed By Mamta Madhavan for Readers' Favorite
"A beautiful lesson in this precious book." (Little Ant and the Butterfly) ― Audrey on Amazon
"A beautiful lesson in this precious book." (Little Ant and the Butterfly) ― Audrey on Amazon
"Sure to be a favorite with your little one." (Little Ant Goes to a Picnic) ― Beth on Amazon
"Lovely story and artwork..." (Little Ant and the Butterfly) ― KSS on Amazon
"Lovely story and artwork..." (Little Ant and the Butterfly) ― KSS on Amazon
"Bright, cheerful artwork!" (Little Ant and the Cricket) ― John
Unwrapping the book
Little Ant is not anticipating a very happy Valentine's Day. You see none of the girls in the anthill will give him the time of day, forget giving him a Valentine, so he settles in his heart that it is going to be a lonely, sad day for sure. Then he encounters a ray of hope...
One afternoon he meets an extremely pretty female ant who is busy, strong, and smart. She also is stuck-up and very unfriendly towards him. After their encounter they both go on their way but all Little Ant can think about is her!!!! The next time he bumps into her it is a repeat performance of her snobbishness and rudeness towards him.
"Why are you so mean to me?" Little Ant asked her. The pretty ant responds...
"All the ants in my anthill say that I am stuck-up, the pretty ant said. They say that I don't share. They think I like to be alone too much. No one wants to give a valentine to me. So why should I be nice!"
"Leave me alone, the pretty ant said, and she turned away."
Oh my! Is Little Ant's dream of befriending her now shattered and gone? Does her diatribe discourage him and stop him from pursuing her? NO WAY! He feels a strong connection to her because she feels just like him. He doesn't give up on her for one minute and he uses his problem solving skills to figure out a way to capture ( and hopefully win ) her heart. Can it work? Will she finally give in and accept his Valentine that he offers to her?
Oh my! Is Little Ant's dream of befriending her now shattered and gone? Does her diatribe discourage him and stop him from pursuing her? NO WAY! He feels a strong connection to her because she feels just like him. He doesn't give up on her for one minute and he uses his problem solving skills to figure out a way to capture ( and hopefully win ) her heart. Can it work? Will she finally give in and accept his Valentine that he offers to her?
This original love story illustrates Aesop's moral: "Even the wildest can be tamed by love". The whimsical illustrations enrich the text and are colourful and expressive. The book highlights to young readers that life is meant for sharing and it's not fun to live it alone. It also accentuates the power of love! The couple experience a very Happy Valentine's Day... together! Long live love!
Storywraps Rating - 5 HUGS!!!!!
Meet the author
S.M.R. Saia is a mother, gardener, author, and entrepreneur, whose love of insects began in her own backyard vegetable garden. Her professional experience in the book world includes owning a corporate book fair business and freelancing as a self-publishing coach. She has a B.A. in English from the University of Maryland, and an M.A. in Liberal Arts from St. John’s College in Annapolis, Maryland. For the past several years she has worked developing Common Core aligned Language Arts Worksheets for K – 12, using creative strategies to present, teach, and provide students with an opportunity to practice grade-appropriate Language Arts concepts and skills. Her latest project involves Little Ant, a stuck-up and sometimes hasty insect with a tendency to learn things the hard way. Learn more at www.littleantbooks.com.
About the illustrator
Tina Perko was born in Ljubljana in 1971.
She holds a Masters degree in fashion design from Istituto Marangoni in Milan, Italy.
For the last 10 years she has been illustrating picture books and writing stories, and also been a contributor to children’s magazines.
Today Tina is a well-established Slovenian illustrator with many books published.
She is represented by MIA Milan Illustration Agency, working for clients worldwide.
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