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Two Bad Ants

Chris Van Allsburg

Winner:Georgia Children's Book Award -Picture Storybook (1992)
Winner:Virginia Readers Choice Award -Primary (1991)
The three-time Caldecott medalist tells the tale of two ants who de-cide to leave the safety of the others to venture into a danger-laden kitchen. "Children will be fascinated by the ant-eye view that Van Allsburg provides of common everyday items." -- Booklist

Book Details

  • Publisher: Clarion Books
  • Publish Date: Oct 24th, 1988
  • Pages: 31
  • Language: English
  • Edition: undefined - undefined
  • Dimensions: 11.70in - 8.40in - 0.40in - 1.00lb
  • EAN: 9780395486689
  • Recommended age: 04-07
  • Categories: Animals - Insects, Spiders, etc.Concepts - Size & ShapeAction & Adventure - Survival Stories

About the Author

Van Allsburg, Chris: -

Chris Van Allsburg is one of America's most innovative picture book creators. He was awarded the Caldecott Medal for Jumanji and The Polar Express and received a Caldecott Honor for his very first book, The Garden of Abdul Gasazi. He has received the Regina Medal for lifetime achievement in children's literature, a National Book Award, and a Society of Illustrators Original Art Lifetime Achievement Award, among other honors. He lives outside of Boston, Massachusetts. Visit him at chrisvanallsburg.com.

Van Allsburg, Chris: -

Chris Van Allsburg is one of America's most innovative picture book creators. He was awarded the Caldecott Medal for Jumanji and The Polar Express and received a Caldecott Honor for his very first book, The Garden of Abdul Gasazi. He has received the Regina Medal for lifetime achievement in children's literature, a National Book Award, and a Society of Illustrators Original Art Lifetime Achievement Award, among other honors. He lives outside of Boston, Massachusetts. Visit him at chrisvanallsburg.com.

Praise for this book

"Children will be fascinated by the ant-eye view that Van Allsburg provides of common everyday items." Booklist, ALA --