Superworm

£7.99

Never fear, Superworm’s here! He can fish Beetle out of a well, and rescue Toad from a busy road. But who will come to Superworm’s rescue, when he’s captured by a wicked Wizard Lizard? Luckily, all of Superworm’s insect friends have a cunning plan…

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Description

 

Meet the wiggliest, squiggliest superhero in the world in the funny picture book by the number one bestselling author and illustrator of The Gruffalo, Stick Man and Zog.

“Superworm is super-long.

Superworm is super-strong.

Watch him wiggle! See him squirm!

Hip, hip, hooray for SUPERWORM!”

Super-long and super-strong, Superworm is always on hand to help animals and insects in need.

From rescuing Baby Toad from a busy road or fishing Beetle out of a well – do not fear, Superworm is here!

But who will come to Superworm’s rescue, when he’s captured by the wicked Wizard Lizard and Crow?

Luckily, all of Superworm’s friends have a cunning plan…

  • Shiny foil highlights on the cover makes this a special gift for toddlers
  • The fabulously funny bestseller from the UK’s number one picture book author and illustrator
  • Perfect read-aloud rhyming text and stunning pictures on every page with lots of details to spot
  • Friendship, bravery, teamwork and everyday heroism are at the heart of this story
  • From the creators of The Gruffalo, Stick Man and Zog, which have all been made into animated films

 

  • The Smeds and the Smoos is on BBC One at Christmas with voice artists including Bill Bailey (comedian and Strictly winner), Adjoa Andoh (Bridgerton), Sally Hawkins (Paddington movies) and Rob Brydon (Gavin and Stacey).
  • Look out for The Baddies, the wickedly funny new picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler.

Praise for Superworm

‘The energetic rhyme will keep the audience squirming with pleasure’ Observer

‘Riotous rhyme and glorious illustrations’ Irish Daily Mail

‘There are lessons here about friendship and the effectiveness of joint action, but it’s the sheer imaginative force of Donaldson’s jaunty rhyming narrative and Scheffler’s brilliantly funny illustrations that will have this book wriggling into your affections’ Herald

Additional information

Weight 220 g
Dimensions 25.3 × 22.4 × 0.5 cm
Author

Publisher

Alison Green Books

Imprint

Cover

Paperback

Pages

32 unnumbered

Language

English

Edition

Reprint

Dewey

823.92 (edition:23)

Readership

Pre-school / Code: A