An enchanting children's book that will captivate young readers and their parents alike. The story follows a mother and her son on a spontaneous picnic adventure, where they fear the intrusion of pesky ants. However, their worries take an unexpected turn as the ants bring music and dance to their picnic, transforming the day into a joyous celebration.

This picture book is a delightful blend of music, animals, and outdoor fun, complemented by colorful illustrations on every page.

A super cool children's book that'll have your kids tapping their feet and spreading smiles from ear to ear! This picture book is all about a spontaneous picnic adventure with a twist – pesky ants crashing the party! But hold up, it's not what you think. These ants turn the tables and turn the picnic into a music and dance extravaganza! How awesome is that?

And there's more to love – colorful illustrations on every single page that will make your little one's eyes light up with excitement. This book is perfect for kids aged 4 to 8, and it's not just fun and games. It's also a sneaky way to boost their vocabulary and cognitive skills.

A clever twist on having a picnic. Children and adults will both enjoy this beautifully illustrated book. The author rhymes a clever, new twist on having a picnic.

I recommend adding this book to your child’s library. It's a story you'll both enjoy reading again and again.

Dance With The Ants is an endearing picture book by Vickie Gunter about a boy and his mother who decide to go on a last-minute picnic. The boy sees what a lovely day it is and asks his mother if they can picnic and spend time together. On their way, the mother mentions that ants often arrive and spoil picnics. With that worry in their minds, the pair is surprised at the uninvited guests they receive. The story is written in rhyme and has a nice flow. The reader will see a number of different animals and discover what foods appeal to each. When the ants finally appear, it is in a very unexpected manner. The story is sweet and fun and includes, in simple context, a few words likely new to young readers. The illustrations by Kiran Akram are colorful and whimsical, showing how much the picnic is enjoyed by many. This is an adorable book that will enthrall children and parents alike.
Thank you to NetGalley and Vickie Gunter for the ARC.

Dance with the Ants is a fun story of a boy and his mom going on a picnic. At first, the boy is worried that ants might come and ruin their picnic. Through a series of hilarious events, different animals come and take their food away, one thing at a time. Then when the ants finally arrive, they come with a band, and everyone enjoys dancing!

What a great lesson. Sometimes we worry about things when we really don't need to. We can be anxious about something, but if we keep an open mind, things can turn out just fine! The rhyming was fun, as were the lovely illustrations that go with this cute story!

Thanks Netgalley and the publisher for the opportunity to review this eARC in exchange for my honest review on the book!

I thought this was a cute, lyrical book for kids. When it's time to go on a picnic, mom warns about ants wanting their food, but when they arrive, other animals want their things too - an elephant, a bear, a bunny, etc. At the end, some ants come to clean up the crumbs but do a fun dance beforehand. Nothing super special, but kids would find it fun!

This is a cute story about a boy and his mother who decide spontaneously to go on a picnic. After his mother mentions to him that picnics can often attract ants, the boy begins to feel a bit stressed at the prospect.

As it happens, their picnic is repeatedly interrupted. But not by the intruders they expect!

I liked how imaginative the story was, and how the boy's worries out to be completely unfounded. There is a lesson to be learned there, most certainly!

The illustrations nicely complemented the text, and this would be a good book for age-appropriate children who are beginning to expand their vocabularies, as a number of good words were introduced. I would give it 3.5 stars.