Hey, little ant!

I found this book while scrambling to plan a storytime last week, and have become enamored with the story. Not only is it fun to read, with each page allowing me to alternate between the "big bad kid" voice and the "poor little baby ant" voice, but the kids get really involved in the story. Once they realize that, NO! ants don't like it when you squish them! the beginning seeds of empathy are planted, and sprout. It's a story with a point, but not so overly emphasized that you feel like you're being beat into the ground. I like that. And the kids appreciate it too.

There's an official Hey Little Ant page. Check it out!

Salvation:FOUND

I am so excited. I knew that it had to be easier than all those adults, and over-self-overindulged religious types kept telling me. If I had known that salvation could be found at DQ, I would have been less harsh on my late-night pie and blizzard binges in college. Who doesn't love Perkins? I sure do...I will be sure to indulge in a little page turning and finger licking this week...while I don't have class.