“This story of friendship is full of puns that will make readers chuckle.” — School Library Journal

The funny, endearing insect pals Ant and Honey Bee find a way to be more than fair-weather friends in a second early chapter book. Megan McDonald, author of the Judy Moody series, and award-winning illustrator G. Brian Karas team up to show that true friends can weather whatever comes their way—even if one is feeling antsy and the other has blissful hibernation in mind.

“Sports lively dialogue and humorous details.” — Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books

Only a few hours left till Cricket's costume party. "What can we be for the dress-up party?" she asked her friend Honey Bee. With a little creativity and a lot of elbow grease, Ant and Honey Bee finally make a perfect, two-things-that-go-together pair of costumes for Cricket's big party. But then — plip, plip, plip, PLIP! — it starts to rain, and by the time they arrive, the proud pair looks more like a matching set of soggy sad sacks. Maybe, though, if they put their heads together, the quick-thinking friends can turn their mushy mess into a smashing success. What a pair! Introducing Ant and Honey Bee — fast friends, co-costume-conspirators, and stars of a delightful story by author Megan McDonald and illustrator G. Brian Karas.

Candlewick Sparks are perfect for the newly independent reader:
* Award-winning stories by top authors & illustrators
* Short, engaging chapters
* Vibrant illustrations
* Welcoming design
* Rich vocabulary