博客來Arid, a young honeypot ant, lives in the desert. A thunderstorm catches her by surprise and Arid is swept away from home. The desert landscape is changing quickly - rain has brought everything to life! Arid is surprised by the sudden arrival of spring and the abundance of food. She wishes to go home and share the food she has found, but how? Arid is not making the journey on her own. Who is helping Arid?
The author was inspired by facts when writing the story of Arid the Honeypot Ant. All children love learning about animals, their habitats and their features. This book introduces the young reader to the honeypot ant. Honeypot ants live in dry climates around the world. They have unique survival skills and an instinct to save in spring time when food is abundant. Through her character of Arid the Honeypot Ant, the author wishes to introduce children to the concept of saving. She highlights the importance of looking beyond the ’now’ and one’s own ’self’. Means and resources in life are limited. This book illustrates how the honeypot ant copes.
