Two Bad Ants

By Chris Van Allsburg
Two Bad Ants
Synopsis
The ants are tired of their humdrum life in the same ant hole, so they're off to the strange new world of a kitchen in search of sugar crystals for their queen. But when two ants stay behind and take a nap in the sugar bowl, they are in for a wild ride. Falling into a sizzling cup of coffee and a heated stay inside of a toaster is just the beginning for these misbehaved ants. Will they ever make it back home? Chris Van Allsburg's terrific story about the consequences of disobeying reminds us all that the comforts of home aren't so bad after all.
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    ★★★★☆
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Publisher: Clarion Books
Published: 1988
ISBN13: 9780395486689
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