Ant Party - by Ross Montgomery (Hardcover)

About the Book

"It's another busy day at the anthill. Farmer ants collect food, worker ants build tunnels, and soldier ants guard the queen. But for Andy, it's a very special day: his birthday! He invites his neighbors for a fun party with dancing and dips. But unbeknownst to Andy, his neighbors invite a few of their friends, and then those friends invite a few of their friends ... Soon the event is shaping up to be a full-blown mega ant party! Andy is shocked by the turnout, but soon gets into the swing of things. Until, that is, an unwelcome guest crashes the party--and Andy's house!--and the ants must work together to save the day (and the dips)."--Provided by publisher.

Book Synopsis

Andy the ant is planning a small party for his birthday. But as word spreads around the anthill, the guest list grows and grows! Exuberant fun on every colorful page.

It's another busy day at the anthill. Farmer ants collect food, worker ants build tunnels, and soldier ants guard the queen. But for Andy, it's a very special day: his birthday! He invites his neighbors for a fun party with dancing and dips. But unbeknownst to Andy, his neighbors invite a few of their friends, and then those friends invite a few of their friends . . . Soon the event is shaping up to be a full-blown mega ant party! Andy is shocked by the turnout, but soon gets into the swing of things. Until, that is, an unwelcome guest crashes the party--and Andy's house!--and the ants must work together to save the day (and the dips). Jovial text and lively, detailed illustrations make this story a comedic delight.

Review Quotes

Detailed, colorful illustrations add energy and joy to the story, showing hundreds of ants and the spaces they live, work, and relax in. . . . This clever tale about fun-loving, hard-working, and resourceful ants is sure to delight young children.
--School Library Journal (starred review)

Montgomery and Warburton have created an unlikely hero in the endearing Andy. Kid-friendly touches, such as Andy's leafy apron, keep the tone playful, while scenes of Andy leading the party guests in an effort to oust the anteater will have youngsters cheering. A celebration that readers will eagerly attend--over and over.
--Kirkus Reviews

About the Author

Ross Montgomery is the award-winning author of Ten Delicious Teachers and Penguin Huddle, both illustrated by Sarah Warburton; Space Tortoise and The Building Boy, both illustrated by David Litchfield; and several highly acclaimed novels. He lives in London with his girlfriend and their cat, Fun Bobby.

Sarah Warburton is the illustrator of Ten Delicious Teachers and Penguin Huddle by Ross Montgomery, the Princess series by Caryl Hart, and many other picture books. She lives in England.