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Hey, Little Ant

Author Phillip & Hannah Hoose         Illustrator Debbie Tilley

Publisher Tricycle 1998

This title fits these anti-bias criteria

Criteria
Criteria
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historically accurate
Y
Reading Rainbow book
Y
culturally accurate
Y
heroes serve a just cause
Y
all groups show power & leadership
Y
author/illustrator are qualified to write about this subject
Y
no stereotypes in language or pictures
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recent copyright

This book fits these categories
Category
Category
Ableism
  
Sexism
-
Ageism
Y
Develops self-worth: Shows positive role models
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Economic discrimination
Y
Addresses an issue
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Racial prejudice
Y
Illustrates activism
-
Ethnic prejudice
 -
Religious prejudice

 

Classification  Picture Book

Acceptable grade levels: Elementary  

 Concepts/ Topics covered in book:

Should big people step on little ants? A humorous take on bullying from the ant's point of view.

Guiding Questions/Activities

Before reading:

If possible go outside and observe some ants or set up an ant farm in the classroom. Discuss why do people step on ants?

After reading:

Do you agree with the ant?

Is the boy a bully?

Is it hard to stand up to your friends?

Did the boy make the right decision?

Awards

A Reading Rainbow Book