Pumky the Pet Ant

What if your very first pet… was an ant?
Inspired by a true childhood memory, Pumky the Pet Ant follows Sue, a curious six-year-old with a big imagination and a heart for tiny things.
One sunny afternoon, Sue discovers a little ant in the yard. Instead of waving goodbye, she brings him home and names him Pumky. Soon, the unlikely friends are sharing tea parties, spoon slides, spy missions, ant art, and a whole world of tiny adventures.
But when Pumky stops moving one morning, Sue discovers something even more important than fascinating facts about ants: sometimes loving something also means learning to let go—and finding wonder in new beginnings.
Perfect for ages 4–8, this sweet and gently funny picture book blends nature, imagination, empathy, and early science, and includes a bonus Fun Ant Facts page for curious young readers.