Super Fearo: The Ant Superhero by Kelley M Likes is an action story for young readers. A little carpenter ant has managed to get inside the house, where he discovers a whole room full of superhero gear. He decides he wants to be a superhero and comes up with his name – Super Fearo! Now, he’s ready to be the greatest superhero ever – or is he? Join Super Fearo on his adventures as he learns about his powers, but can he use them to defeat the enemy?

Super Fearo: The Ant Superhero by Kelley M Likes is a story that kids are going to love. It’s a sweet tale about a carpenter ant, but it’s also educational, teaching readers about the real powers that ants have. Few people realize that these tiny creatures are the true superheroes of the insect world, stronger even than humans, and this book opens the door to plenty of amazing facts about the largest ant of all – the carpenter ant. The illustrations by Marta Serraggiotto are lovely and help the story, written in simple language, be easily understood by even the youngest readers. It’s part science, part laugh-out-loud fun, and is a smart way to get kids interested in reading. At the end of the book, kids will find a fact sheet about the carpenter ant, a diagram showing the different parts of its body, and an opportunity to draw Super Fearo’s next adventure; a good way to get young readers involved. There should be more books like this in school reading classes and in homes the world over; education is always better when it’s fun to learn.

Reviewed by Anne-Marie Reynolds for Readers' Favorite