Ants in Your Pants, Worms in Your Plants!

Reach for this book when your child feels paralyzed by the pressure to be original or 'the best' at a school task. It is a comforting resource for kids who worry that their ideas are too simple compared to their peers' flashy projects. This story follows Gilbert the opossum as he struggles to find a unique Earth Day topic, only to realize that meaningful inspiration is often found in his own backyard. Through its gentle school-based setting, the book explores themes of performance anxiety and creative discovery. It is perfectly suited for children ages 4 to 8 who are navigating the social dynamics of the classroom. Parents will appreciate how it validates a child's stress while modeling a shift from overthinking to hands-on curiosity. It serves as a great reminder that science and creativity start with simply paying attention to the world around us.