"I Can't!" Said Annie Ant

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In the first several years of life, there are countless "firsts" for children. For very young children, doing something for the first time can feel especially daunting. This is the story of Annie Ant, a young worker ant, whose first impulse is just that- "I can't!" However, when Annie Ant is listened to, encouraged to express her specific concerns, and given simple, straightforward information to address her worries, she feels empowered to try. While facing the challenges of her first day gathering food, she learns a lot about herself and we, the readers, learn some interesting facts about ants! We are also reminded that knowledge is indeed power and that a patient, caring community can inspire confidence, competence, and pride.

Author Bio

Annamarie DeBonis lives in Highland, Maryland, with her husband and cat. She teaches preschool, which provided the emotional material and impetus for writing this story. When she is not playing with toddlers, Annamarie enjoys hiking, cooking, traveling, listening to music, and visiting her adult children.Sophia Carliss is a high school student from Frederick, Maryland. She has been practicing art and character design for almost four years, and it is one of her biggest passions. She has loved working on this book, as it is very important for her to make a positive impact on children. Sophia currently works part time as a lifeguard and swim coach, and dreams of one day becoming a pediatric art therapist.