Ant Party

What do our readers think of Ant Party? (Generated from the text of reviews of the book)

Children find the colourful ants, silly party chaos and funny illustrations joyful, and they enjoy the story’s message about friendship and teamwork. Some children may find the story less memorable because it does not use a strong rhyme or repeated phrase, but the busy pictures give them plenty to spot.

What does the Pageticker team say about Ant Party?

Ant Party is a gloriously busy, brilliantly colourful picture book in which one small birthday gathering grows into an enormous celebration. Ross Montgomery brings plenty of warmth and comic chaos, while Sarah Warburton’s detailed illustrations reward careful spotting; a lovely choice for storytime, especially for children who enjoy bugs, parties and seeing a community pull together.

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What is Ant Party about?

Andy the ant plans a small birthday party, inviting his neighbours for dancing and dips. However, as word spreads, the guest list grows exponentially, turning his modest gathering into a massive ant celebration. Just as the party reaches its peak, an unwelcome guest crashes in, threatening the festivities. Andy and his fellow ants must unite to save the day—and the dips! This lively tale celebrates friendship, teamwork, and the joy of unexpected surprises.

About the author

Ross Montgomery is a children’s author from the UK who loves dreaming up exciting stories full of adventure and imagination. He is well known for books like 'The Midnight Guardians' and 'The Chime Seekers'. When he’s not writing, Ross enjoys playing the piano and thinking up new ideas for his next magical tale.

Discussion ideas around Ant Party

A party that grows: Andy plans a small gathering, but the party becomes much bigger than he expects. How do you think Andy feels at different points, and why?

Sharing the news: What happens when one ant tells another ant about the party? When can sharing news be helpful, and when might it cause a muddle?

Teamwork: How do the ants work together when there is a problem, and what can people achieve as a team that might be difficult alone?

Making the best of things: Andy’s birthday does not go exactly as planned. Tell about a time when a surprise changed your plans and how you dealt with it.

Life in the anthill: The ants have different jobs and ways of helping their community. Which job would you choose in the anthill, and what would you do?