Ant Hill Books in Order

  • 7 Books
  • 2006 – 2008 Published

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Recommended Starting Point

Since the Ant Hill books are designed for Pre-Level 1 early readers, the stories are completely standalone and can be enjoyed in any sequence. However, we recommend starting with the very first book published, More Snacks!. This story introduces the classroom setting and the main ant characters, making it the perfect gateway into the series.

Ant Hill Books in Publication Order

If you prefer to follow the series as it was released by Simon & Schuster, read the books in this order:

  1. More Snacks!: A Thanksgiving Play (2006)
  2. Good Luck!: A St. Patrick’s Day Story (2007)
  3. Scaredy-Pants!: A Halloween Story (2007)
  4. Big Heart!: A Valentine’s Day Tale (2007)
  5. Spring Is Here!: A Story About Seeds (2008)
  6. Picnic!: A Day in the Park (2008)
  7. Snow Day!: A Winter Tale (2008)

The Seasonal/Holiday Reading Order

Because the series revolves around seasonal changes and holidays, reading them chronologically through a calendar year is a popular alternative. Here is how the books fit into the seasons:

Late Winter & Spring

  • Big Heart!: A Valentine’s Day Tale (February)
  • Good Luck!: A St. Patrick’s Day Story (March)
  • Spring Is Here!: A Story About Seeds (Spring planting)

Summer

  • Picnic!: A Day in the Park (Summer fun)

Autumn & Early Winter

  • Scaredy-Pants!: A Halloween Story (October)
  • More Snacks!: A Thanksgiving Play (November)
  • Snow Day!: A Winter Tale (Winter snowfall)

Frequently Asked

In what order should kids read the Ant Hill books?

You can read them in any order since they are standalone stories. However, starting with More Snacks! is recommended to introduce the characters, or you can follow the calendar year using our seasonal holiday order.

Who wrote and illustrated the Ant Hill series?

The books are written by Joan Holub and illustrated by Will Terry.

What reading level is the Ant Hill series?

They are Ready-to-Read Pre-Level 1 books, meaning they are designed for children who are just starting to read, typically in pre-K or kindergarten.

Are the Ant Hill books based on a specific educational concept?

Yes, they focus on simple phonics, word repetition (like rhyming words), and basic early reading confidence, alongside teaching children about different holidays and seasons.

How many books are there in the Ant Hill series?

There are exactly seven books in the series, published between 2006 and 2008.

Are there any spin-offs or co-authored books in the Ant Hill universe?

No. Ant Hill is a completed standalone series of seven books co-created by Joan Holub and Will Terry with no spin-offs or tie-ins.