{"product_id":"little-ant-and-the-butterfly-appearances-can-be-deceiving-9781945713002","title":"Little Ant and the Butterfly: Appearances Can Be Deceiving","description":"\u003cp\u003eLittle Ant thinks that he is the best insect in the world. When he meets the slow caterpillar he is not impressed, and tells her so. But has Little Ant judged her too soon? This story is a reimagining of Aesop's classic fable, \"The Ant and the Chrysalis,\" and teaches that appearances can be deceiving.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause Little Ant does not treat the caterpillar very nicely, this is a great story to spark a discussion with your little one about \u003cstrong\u003ediversity\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ekindness\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eacceptance of others\u003c\/strong\u003e, and basic \u003cstrong\u003emanners\u003c\/strong\u003e! Reading this story to your child is also an opportunity to make the connection between what someone does and says and how those things make others feel.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Series\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Little Ant Books were created with \u003cstrong\u003esocial emotional learning (SEL)\u003c\/strong\u003e in mind. Kids learn best by example. Little Ant often acts on his big feelings before taking a moment to think about what he is doing. As they see Little Ant learn from his mistakes, kids will develop a deeper understanding of their own emotions. The stories can be used as a learning tool to help kids discover the small gap that exists between feeling and acting - a gap in which thinking and choosing how we want to behave is possible, no matter how we feel.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe stories 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, they follow Little Ant as he navigates through the challenges and frustrations of growing up. Little Ant's adventures provide him with opportunities to build character and learn valuable lessons about \u003cstrong\u003efriendship\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ekindness\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eempathy\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eteamwork\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ecourage\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the importance of \u003cstrong\u003ebeing yourself\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSaia, S. M. R.:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \"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.\"\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePerko, Tina:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Tina Perko was born in Ljubljana in 1971. She holds a Masters degree in fashion design from Instituto Marangoni in Milano, Italy. For the last 10 years she has been illustrating picture books and writing stories. She has also been a contributor to children's magazines. Today, Tina is a well-established Slovenian illustrator with many books published. She is represented by the Swiss Milan Illustration Agency (MIA) and works for clients worldwide.","brand":"Shelf Space Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50366078976274,"sku":"9781945713002","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_2e4f7d46-754e-4c37-b4ea-c9b587318d65.jpg?v=1728471371","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/little-ant-and-the-butterfly-appearances-can-be-deceiving-9781945713002","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}