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 Two Bad Ants | |
| Author | Chris Van Allsburg |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Chris Van Allsburg |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Children's |
| Publisher | Houghton Mifflin |
Publication date | 1988 |
| Media type | Print (hardcover) |
| Pages | 32 pp |
| ISBN | 0-395-48668-8 |
| Preceded by | The Z Was Zapped |
| Followed by | Just a Dream |
Two Bad Ants is a 1988 children's book written and illustrated by American author Chris Van Allsburg.
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