When a daring carpenter ant gets a ride indoors, he discovers his built-in superpowers! Using his incredible strength, gravity-defying climbs, and love for sugar, he declares himself Super Fearo-the greatest hero (or so he thinks). But will his superpowers defeat his foe or will he be plinked off to his next adventure?

Author Kelley M Likes and Illustrator Marta Serraggiotto invite you to join Super Fearo on his first hilarious adventure and discover the super skills of carpenter ants! A sweet tale packed with tiny feats, big laughs, and a little sugar rush too!

Available in English & Italian

Kids ages: 6 and 8

Grades: 1st & 2nd

Early/Transitional Reader

Lexile Level 490L

Super Fearo: The Ant Superhero is a fun, science-meets-superhero story that blends humor, imagination, and facts, perfect for young readers who love bugs, action, or both!

super strength, sugar, and tiny feats

insect superhero story with heart and humor

learn fun facts about carpenter ants

great for science units or classroom read-alouds

perfect for reluctant readers

big laughs in a little ant adventure

silly, sweet, and surprisingly educational

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Kelley M Likes is an award-winning children's author, publisher, and former T6 Certified educator who creates stories that inspire curiosity and kindness, build confidence, creativity, and resilience. Her books range from humorous picture books and beginning readers to social-emotional learning stories that help children navigate real-life challenges.

Her growing catalog includes titles such as Panic and the Happy Thought, The Pumpkin Who Stayed for Christmas, Quest for the Momma Violin, Snout, Ben Wise and the Purple Dragon, and the Mat early reader series.

As founder of Likes Publishing, Kelley is dedicated to producing high-quality books that inspire a lifelong love of reading while helping children navigate friendship, emotions, creativity, and personal growth.

A mini-stroke survivor, brain tumor host, and lifelong storyteller, Kelley believes books can help children see the world, and themselves, in new ways. When she's not writing, Kelley enjoys encouraging young writers, speaking to students about the publishing process, and helping aspiring authors bring their own stories to life.

EDUCATION:

Educational Specialist (Ed.S.) in Media and Technology

Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Business Education

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Business Administration

Associate of Arts (A.A.) in Marketing and Management

AUTHOR VISITS

I offer a full day of age-specific presentations for grades 1st to 12th, focused on what it means to be an author & publisher and creating stories.

Visits can include: Lunch with students, book signings, contest judging, classroom drop-ins, and individual classroom presentations and discussions.

In addition, free lesson plans with projects to extend the visit are included.

ABOUT THE ILLUSTRATOR

Marta Serraggiotto is a children's book illustrator from Italy. She has a BA in Psychological Science and is currently studying Developmental and Educational Psychology. After studying Digital Illustration at the International School of Comics, she has specialized in children's books, with a focus on picture books. She's currently open to work on picture books, board books, chapter books, and middle grade. She has a soft spot for whimsical stories, especially if they have Social Emotional Learning elements and a sparkle of magic!