This book is perfect for a Transitional Reader who:

· can read multisyllable and compound words;

· can read words with prefixes and suffixes;

· is able to identify story elements (beginning, middle, end, plot, setting,characters, problem, solution); and

· can understand different points of view.

Here are some activities you can do during and after reading this book:

· Discuss: Ant's big brother often gets annoyed with him, but you know he is still a good brother. How can you tell？

· This book has four chapters. Identify the problem and solution in each chapter. The first one has been done for you. Use a separate sheet of paper to complete the activity.

Ant is a little brother, and he is full of surprises and opinions. He sees monsters under the bed, draws very unusual animals, and knows the way a story should be told. Ant isn't always perfect, but his big brother knows that Ant is a very good brother to have.