For the storybook from Reader Rabbit's Interactive Reading Journey of the same name, see Ben the Ant (story).
- “Hi! It's time to build a pattern parade! I'm Ben. I lead the band. Click on the animals sitting there, and show them where to stand.”
- ―Ben the Ant introducing himself, Reader Rabbit Preschool
Ben is a red ant and is the leader of the bunch of ants. He wears a marching band hat and shoes and carries a swirling baton.
Appearance[]
When he first appeared in Reader Rabbit's Interactive Reading Journey, his skin was a darker shade of red. Since Reader Rabbit's Interactive Reading Journey 2, his skin is medium red, and is the case since that game.
Role[]
He shows up in the activity "Ben's Ant Band" in Reader Rabbit's Interactive Reading Journey, where he commands ants to eat words that match, which unlock musical instruments for them to play so they can join the band.
In Reader Rabbit's Interactive Reading Journey 2, he is the host for Ben's Rhyme Time, where he commands several ants to hold up a large sandwich consisting of ingredients that contain words that rhyme, to build delicious rhyming sandwiches for a picnic lunch.
In Reader Rabbit Preschool, Ben leads groups of animals in his own marching band, who play a mixture of horns and drums at the Pattern Parade. He wants the player to order the members by pattern relating to color and/or height.
Cameos[]
- In the ending scene of Reader Rabbit's Reading 2 along with the other Ants at the Picnic
Quotes[]
Reader Rabbit Interactive Reading Journey[]
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Reader Rabbit Interactive Reading Journey 2[]
- Incomplete, add more stuff
Level 3-5 notice for challenge:
- "You're getting very good at this. See if you can match words even more quickly." - Ben the Ant
When clicking the picnic basket with all three sandwiches already there:
- "A sandwich for the journey." - Ben the Ant
Reader Rabbit Preschool[]
- Incomplete, add more stuff
Level introductions:
- "Here, you have my marchers. They are <size>, you see. Find another who is <size>." - Ben the Ant, Level 1
- "This parade is <size>. Find the missing marcher." - Ben the Ant
- "Each marcher in this parade plays a <instrument>, you see. Find someone else who plays a <instrument> to march along." - Ben the Ant, Level 1
- "Everyone in this parade plays a <instrument>. Find another one to join the parade!" - Ben the Ant, Level 1
- "Now my parade is <color>. Find the missing one." - Ben the Ant, Level 1
- "Now my parade is <color>. Hey! I'm missing one! Find someone whose hat is <color>, and then we'll all have fun." - Ben the Ant, Level 1
- "This is a Pattern Parade. But I am missing two. Find two marchers to complete the pattern, and we'll play a song for you!" - Ben the Ant, Level 2
- "Now, let's use our thinking skills. Notice the pattern they've made. Find the animals who come next, to complete this Pattern Parade." - Ben the Ant, Level 2
- "Hup-two-three-four. Come on! Let's see you do one more." - Ben the Ant, Level 4
Hints (says it when tapped or after an incorrect answer):
- "Here's a hint: look at the color of the animals in line." - Ben the Ant, Levels 1-2
- "We have a parade of color. Find the missing marchers and make our pattern complete." - Ben the Ant, Levels 1-2
After blowing whistle to verify the pattern:
- "What kind of pattern is this?" - Ben the Ant
- "What kind of pattern did we make?" - Ben the Ant
- "Tell us what kind of parade we made." - Ben the Ant
When the pattern is correct:
- "OH YAY!" - Ben the Ant
- "Oh joy!" - Ben the Ant
- "I LOVE A PARADE!" - Ben the Ant
- "Here we go!" - Ben the Ant
- "Marvelous!" - Ben the Ant
- "TERRRRRRIFICO!" - Ben the Ant
- Yippee, ya-HOO-HOO-HOO-HOOEY!" - Ben the Ant
When the pattern is incorrect:
- "Hmm, I don't think so." - Ben the Ant
- "Hmm....... Maybe later." - Ben the Ant
- "Oh no, you must go." - Ben the Ant
- "Somebody's gotta go." - Ben the Ant
- "Hmm, try again." - Ben the Ant
When leaving:
- "He-he-he, come back soon!" - Ben the Ant
- "Bye, come back soon!" - Ben the Ant