ANThony's Big Journey

For a little ant like Anthony, learning to become a worker for his colony is a BIG job! Like many new learners, Anthony is excited to begin his journey, but soon finds that obstacles along the way make him feel like giving up. Luckily, Anthony remembers what his father taught him about having a “non-quitting spirit” and uses this positive attitude to conquer his frustration and achieve his goal!

This story allows young readers to follow Anthony on his journey to find food. As he encounters obstacles and feels frustration, readers discover the power of having a “non-quitting spirit!” When Anthony gets stuck, readers remind him, “Don’t stop...no matter what!” When Anthony finally achieves his goal, readers celebrate his victory and come away having learned an important lesson about never giving up!

Sensei Shane Baker is a certified martial arts instructor and owner of the Tiger Schulmann’s Martial Arts school in Cherry Hill, NJ. Having trained since the age of 5, Sensei Baker understands from the inside-out the importance of developing self-discipline and perseverance to overcome any obstacle. He also understands the importance of finding creative and motivating ways to teach these important life skills to children, as he now shares with parents, teachers and children with his first book “ANThony’s BIG Journey.”