Ant and Honey Bee: What a Pair!
#1 in Ant and Honey Bee Series
What’s inside...
It's the day of Cricket's fancy-dress party and Ant and Honey Bee have created the perfect costumes. As they prepare, it starts to rain, and their costumes turn into a mushy mess. Using their quick-thinking and creativity, Ant and Honey Bee turn their mishap into a smashing success at the party. This picture book, from the author of the Judy Moody series, introduces the delightful duo of Ant and Honey Bee as they navigate challenges with teamwork and inventive problem-solving.
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Discussion points
What do you think makes Ant and Honey Bee such good friends despite being so different?
How do you feel when Ant and Honey Bee work together to solve a problem?
Can you think of a time when you helped a friend or a friend helped you like Ant and Honey Bee help each other?
What would you do if you were in Ant or Honey Bee's shoes in one of their adventures?
Tip: Role play these questions
Use expressive voices for Ant and Honey Bee while reading aloud to make the story more captivating and to help differentiate the characters for your child.
Pause after exciting moments in the story and ask your child what they think might happen next, encouraging them to use their imagination and predictive skills.
Relate the story to your child’s experiences by discussing times when they have worked together with others and the outcome.
After reading, ask your child to draw a picture of their favorite part of the book, which can help them express their understanding and feelings about the story.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: The importance of teamwork
Explanation: In 'Ant and Honey Bee: What a Pair!', Ant and Honey Bee must work together to solve problems and accomplish tasks throughout their adventures.
Real-World Application: Children can learn to collaborate with others to achieve common goals, whether in classroom projects, sports, or family activities.
Example Lesson: Embracing individual differences
Explanation: The characters, Ant and Honey Bee, have different personalities and strengths, which they learn to appreciate and use to their advantage.
Real-World Application: This teaches children to value diverse perspectives and abilities in their peers, promoting inclusivity and cooperation in social settings.
Example Lesson: Creative problem-solving
Explanation: The duo often faces challenges that require creative and unconventional solutions, demonstrating the power of thinking outside the box.
Real-World Application: Encourages children to approach obstacles in their lives with creativity, enhancing their ability to navigate complex situations.
Example Lesson: The value of friendship
Explanation: Throughout the book, Ant and Honey Bee support and care for each other, showing the depth of their friendship.
Real-World Application: Children learn the importance of building and maintaining supportive relationships, which are crucial for emotional and social development.
Example Lesson: Perseverance in the face of adversity
Explanation: Ant and Honey Bee encounter various difficulties but persevere through them together, showing resilience.
Real-World Application: Teaches children the importance of persisting through challenges, fostering a resilient mindset that can help them throughout their lives.