About this item
Worm is thrilled when it's his turn to take care of the class pet, Nat the Gnat. But everything goes wrong when he leaves the lid of Nat's tank open. Can Worm make sure the class pet returns safe and sound before Mrs. Mulch finds out? This all-new, original I Can Read story captures the fun of the #1 New York Times bestselling Diary of a Worm picture book series by Doreen Cronin and Harry Bliss, and will leave beginning readers wiggling for more!This Level 1 I Can Read book is perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences.
About the Author
Doreen Cronin was a practicing attorney in Manhattan when her first book became a publishing success. But her book was not published overnight. In fact, she had written this barnyard tale even before attending law school but only received rejection letters from publishers. Five years after submitting the original manuscript she got a call from a publisher who wanted to turn her story into a book and the rest is history!The busy life of a writer left no room for courtroom litigation and arbitration so Doreen made the leap to being a full-time children's book author. She then teamed up once again with illustrator Betsy Lewin to write another hilarious barnyard tale, , that continues the escapades of these lovable animals on a farm. In Doreen's latest book, , she explores the daily life of a lovable worm. Who knew that the underground dwellings and activities of worms could be so funny? Readers may even find that worm's life is much the same as theirs except worm eats his homework and his head looks a whole lot like his rear!Doreen was born in Queens and grew up in Long Island. She graduated from Pennsylvannia State University and St. John's University School of Law. She currently resides in New York with her husband and dog "Ruffie. "
