"Ant and Snail went for a run. Ant was fast. Snail was not fast"--Back cover.

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. About the Little Ant Books These character-building stories for ages 3 to 7 are re-imaginings of Aesop's classic fables. In each story, Little Ant learns a moral or safety-related lesson. Other frequently recurring themes in the stories include kindness, friendship, and the importance of being yourself. Connect with Little Ant Visit littleantbooks.com to download free coloring sheets, activities, and lesson plans. Follow Little Ant on Facebook at littleantnews. Follow Little Ant on Instagram at @littleantnews.

A determined snail. A plump cabbage. A truly epic journey . . . In a book as cheerful and charming as Snail himself, Corey Tabor tells a winning tale of a slow but steady snail, whose determination and kindness bring him the best reward of all: friendship.

Avon the snail and Edward, a take-charge ant, set off together on a journey to an undetermined destination in search of unspecified adventures.

"Ant and Snail went for a run. Ant was fast. Snail was not fast"--Back cover.

"The silliness should have little listeners asking for repeat readings." —Kirkus Reviews Anteater is hungry, but he has completely forgotten what anteaters eat. Baffled, and with his tummy rumbling, he consults the other animals. Sloth is too busy, Toucan is clueless, and Crocodile has his own mouth full. Whatever will Anteater do? It isn't until the ants all run for their lives that Anteater remembers what he should be eating . . . and it’s not what you think! A delightfully silly tale that little ones will return to again and again.

Depicts an army of ants as it parades through the rain forest in search of a meal.

This introduction to the world of the snail aims to bring this familiar, small creature sympathetically to life. Young children should be fascinated by this tiny life found just outside their back door.

Many creatures are helped when two animals refuse to conform to the laws of the jungle. Of all the animals the elephant rescues, only the tiny ant returns the favour.