The Wonderful World of Ants, by Philip Bunting, (March 2024, Crown Books for Young Readers), $17.99, ISBN: 9780593567784
Ages 4-8
There are 10 quadrillion ants in the world! That’s a lot of ants. The Wonderful Wisdom of Ants is all about how these tiny little creatures make life better for us humans, and what we can learn from them. Recycling is a big thing with ants: nothing goes to waste! They recycle nutrients of plants and trees to create richer soil, and that makes for better crops for us. Ants love a good power nap, too – and who can blame them? Bunting’s humor comes across in his artwork and his writing, making fun facts even more interesting to read about, and bold, colorful pictures to grab your attention. He explains how an ant colony functions and each group’s job within the colony, and how ants communicate through pheromones. All in all, ants do their job in making the world a better place, and we could take a minute to learn from them. An excellent introduction for younger readers, and a first-rate addition to collections. The Wonderful Wisdom of Ants is the companion to The Gentle Genius of Trees.
The Wonderful Wisdom of Ants has a starred review from The Horn Book.
Mom Read It 
10 quadrillion?! There’s a number to hurt your brain! I like the look of the pages you’ve included – an appealing design for young readers as well, I’m sure.