Little Ant hates Valentine's Day. None of the girls in the anthill like him, so he has nothing to celebrate. Then he meets the pretty ant. She is as stuck-up and unfriendly as Little Ant himself can sometimes be - but who says you have to be perfect to deserve a valentine? This is an original story that illustrates Aesop's moral: Even the wildest can be tamed by love. Little Ant’s Valentine aligns with the following Social Emotional Learning (SEL) themes: identifying feelings, persistence, kindness and empathy, social awareness/relationship skills, thoughtful choices, and respect. ABOUT THE SERIES The Little Ant books are reimaginings of Aesop's classic fables, teaching timeless lessons like "appearances can be deceiving" and "one good turn deserves another." Brought to life by Tina Perko's vibrant and whimsical illustrations, the stories follow Little Ant as he navigates through the challenges and frustrations of growing up. Little Ant's adventures provide him with opportunities to build character and learn valuable lessons about friendship , kindness , empathy , teamwork , courage , and the importance of being yourself . The whimsical illustrations enrich the text and are colourful and expressive. The book highlights to young readers that life is meant for sharing, and it's not fun to live it alone. It also accentuates the power of love! Storywraps Rating- 5 HUGS!!!!! ~ Storywraps We enjoyed the vibrant and fun illustrations in each of the books. They do a fantastic job of bringing the story to life. ~ Sweet Southern Savings The beautiful illustrations are the perfect compliment to the thoughtfully told stories...the author and illustrator create a fanciful world in which Little Ant encounters situations that allow him to grow in ways he never imagined. The Little Ant books are a must-have series. ~ Red Headed Patti, Online Magazine for Families My favorite thing about Little Ant is that he doesn't always manage to be his very best self; but he's a good ant at heart, and he learns from his mistakes. As someone who shares many of Little Ant's flaws, I find this very reassuring! Getting Little Ant's first story into print initially seemed like a daunting task. But Tina's amazing artwork gave me the confidence to keep going. She perfectly captures Little Ant's character and has brought him, his insect friends, and his whole world to life. My favorite books have always been those that give me a place to be ― another world that I can visit from time to time ― and Tina's artwork creates just such a world for me. I hope you and your young readers will come visit us there! S.M.R. Saia Little Ant hates Valentine's Day. None of the girls in the anthill like him, so he has nothing to celebrate. Then he meets the pretty ant. She is as stuck-up and unfriendly as Little Ant himself can sometimes be - but who says you have to be perfect to deserve a valentine? S.M.R. Saia is a mother, gardener, author, and entrepreneur, whose love of insects began in her own backyard vegetable garden. Her professional experience in the book world includes owning a corporate book fair business and freelancing as a self-publishing coach. She has a B.A. in English from the University of Maryland, and an M.A. in Liberal Arts from St. John's College in Annapolis, Maryland. For the past several years she has worked developing Common Core aligned Language Arts Worksheets for K - 12, using creative strategies to present, teach, and provide students with an opportunity to practice grade-appropriate Language Arts concepts and skills. Her latest project involves Little Ant, a stuck-up and sometimes hasty insect with a tendency to learn things the hard way.