The Little Red Ant and the Great Big Crumb
A Mexican Fable
by Shirley Climo
Illustrated by Francisco X. Mora
Reading Level 2-3 Gentle (Lvl 1)
Ages 5-8
The text is written at a 2nd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
A tiny red ant discovers a huge crumb in a cornfield but worries it’s too heavy to carry alone. She sets out on a journey to find a friend who can help her bring the crumb home. Along the way, teamwork and determination show how even the smallest creatures can achieve big things together.
Representation & Themes
FriendshipAdventureTeamworkFamily
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 1 — Gentle Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense
No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Data confidence: standard
Details
- ISBN
- 0395720974
- Pages
- 38
- Publisher
- Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
- Published
- March 22, 1999
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 1,513
Genres
Juvenile Fiction
Subjects
Self-esteemAnimalsAntsFictionChildren's fictionAnts, fictionAnimals, fictionSelf-esteem, fictionFablesLiterature and fiction, juvenile