Janet Halfmann has written the latest entry in Smithsonian’s Backyard, a series of picture books that describe animals children see in their daily lives.
Her book, Little Black Ant on Park Street (Soundprints, 2010), continues the series’ tradition of providing – according to Midwest Book Review – “lively stories which read like fiction but include natural history facts.”
In this case, Little Black Ant takes children on a journey into her life, explaining what goes on 
underneath the anthill, how food is found and gathered, the dangers she faces out in the world and how new anthills are started. The story shares lots of interesting ant facts, and the final page of the book offers more information and a handy glossary.
Even kids who might not be fans of ants or bugs should relate to this story. The pictures by Kathleen Rietz are friendly and the story is engaging.
And if you’d like a chance to win your very own copy (which was supplied by the publisher), just follow these THREE SIMPLE STEPS by Feb. 17:
- Visit Janet Halfmann’s Web site at http://www.janethalfmann.com/.
- Leave a message in the comments section of this blog listing your favorite book of Janet’s. It might be hard. She has more than 30 to choose from. Include your e-mail address so I can notify you if you win.
- Want a bonus chance in the random drawing? Include another fact from Janet’s site. Maybe it’s her favorite color or the children’s book she likes the most or a job she previously held. The choice is yours.
After Feb. 17, I’ll choose the winner in a random drawing, contact that person for their mailing address and send out the book.
I hope you enter … and GOOD LUCK!
