THE WONDERFUL WISDOM OF ANTS, by Philip Bunting, Crown Books for Young Readers, March 19, 2024, Hardcover, $17.99 (ages 4-8)
Get an up-close look at an insect found in every backyard in The Wonderful Wisdom of Ants, a nonfiction picture book by Philip Bunting.
Take a peek under the rock, and discover what we can learn from the world of the ant, in this blend of nonfiction and humor by author-illustrator Philip Bunting.
There are ten quadrillion ants in the world, and yet I bet you never thought they could teach you anything. But these tiny creatures can do big things when they work together — just like people! —Synopsis provided by Crown Books for Young Readers
Ants are often thought of as a nuisance, but as readers will discover in The Wonderful Wisdom of Ants, there’s much more to these insects. For example, did you know that ants love recycling, helping others and taking micronaps? Or that they live in colonies of all different sizes?
Author/illustrator Philip Bunting dives into ant facts with a bit of humor and a lot of fun. His use of onomatopoeia in big, bold type and repetition of words throughout are great ways of capturing attention and holding it throughout. Bunting’s graphic illustrations are eye-catching and full of personality — it’s impressive how much he can do with just the shifting of an ant’s gaze.
The Wonderful Wisdom of Ants is the perfect choice for bug- and nature-lovers and kids that have a curiosity about the world around them.
About the creator:
Philip Bunting is an author and illustrator whose work deliberately encourages playful interaction between the reader and child, allowing his books to create a platform for genuine intergenerational engagement and fun. Philip’s books have been translated into multiple languages and published in over thirty countries around the world. Since his first book was published in 2017, Philip has received multiple accolades, including Honors from the Children’s Book Council of Australia and making the list for the Kate Greenaway Medal in 2018. He lives with his young family on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast. Visit his website: philipbunting.com.
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