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Cebo Solombela - Author
CC BY 4.0Originally published by Book Dash. Writer: Cebo Solombela. Illustrator: Unathi Dyani. Designer: Senzo Xulu. Editor: Linda Nelani.
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Original Book on Book Dash: The Lazy Ant (opens in a new tab)A short illustrated tale moves from one ant’s reluctance to work towards a change in how he treats the community around him.
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Sign in for personalised guidanceHow the book presents it: The plot and closing message favour contributing effort and helping others.
Talk about: Does the story make the change feel earned, or does it happen too quickly?
Talk about: How do you feel about the way his mother responds to him?
It may be worth reading for how it addresses effort and responsibility.
His mother is angry, punishes him and requires him to work; the story then links his effort with her happiness and a special meal.
What do you think changes Lazy Ant’s attitude, and would you have responded differently to his mother’s punishment?
Pause at the scenes where Lazy Ant is given work and ask what the pictures show about his feelings; afterwards, discuss whether the ending feels convincing.
Theme indicators describe how the book presents a topic; they are not a verdict on the whole book or your family's values. Confidence reflects how much book-specific material was checked. The complete text and illustrations were available for this guide.
Complete story and illustrations · ISBN 9781928442905
Checked: 8 October 2026.
Relevant to: Effort and responsibility; Punishment by a parent
Benefits, discussion questions and reading approaches are suggestions. Your knowledge of your child remains part of the decision.
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