Diary of a Worm (Paperback)

~ (Author), Harry Bliss (Illustrator) "Mom says there are three things I should always remember: 1. The earth gives us everything we need..." (more)

Product Details

• Paperback
• Publisher: Scholastic Inc (2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0439677742
• ISBN-13: 978-0439677745
• Product Dimensions: 9.7 x 9 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (103 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #300,251 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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65 of 67 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Hysterical read for kids AND parents!, March 5, 2004

By	C. H. Poorman "carmiehead" (The Beautiful Bluegrass State) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Diary of a Worm (Hardcover)

"Diary of a Worm" is a prime example of how the right combination of illustrator and author can make an amazing book!

As part of the Junior Girl Scout "Books Badge," I asked my 12-year-old Girl Scouts to read a review of "Diary of a Worm," then read the book and see if they agreed with the reviewer's opinion. Well, those 12-year-olds were soon cracking up at the idea of a worm diary, but they laughed even more at the directions in which the illustrator took the diary entries.

When the little boy worm writes, "July 4... When I grow up, I want to be a Secret Service agent..." my girls roared at the picture of two little worm agents in sunglasses and earpieces, wearing black suit jackets (no pants, of course). They laughed even harder as one girl pointed out, "Look! He drew the jacket with sleeves, but they've got no arms to put in them!"

How funny are these little details? Take a close look at: a dentist whose name tag reads "Dr. D. Kay"; macaroni necklaces consisting of one piece of macaroni that completely encircles the worm's neck; and the books that the worm is dragging home from school, with the titles "DIGGING - A History" or "Compost 101."

The funniest bits, however, are the illustrations on the book's endpapers! They are meant to look like the little worm's scrapbook, and have family photos with his captions written underneath. A picture of him with a baseball says "I found this really cool rock!" Another drawing is a corner of a $20 bill with the caption "Isn't this leaf awesome?"

My five year old son adores this book. AND so do I, AND so do all of my 12 year old Girl Scouts! No mean feat (or feet, either!) (sorry, couldn't resist a "feet" joke)

We all HIGHLY recommend this book. :-)

39 of 41 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars No Wonder This Book Tops The Bestseller List, September 25, 2003

By	Portianay "portianay" (KY, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Diary of a Worm (Hardcover)

The most entertaining, truly hilarious picture book I have picked up in a long time! This one crosses the line of humor, in that small children, to whom it is being read, will "get it," but the adults reading will be howling. I always enjoy a Cronin read, but she has surpassed herself this time. Favorite entry in the diary: his comments on his sister's enjoying her own reflection.

28 of 29 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Humorous and different, September 29, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Diary of a Worm (Hardcover)

My 3 1/2 year old son loves this book, and so do his parents! I bet my son will think twice next time he wants to step on a worm. I really recommend this book because it's really funny; some of the things I have to explain to my son, in a humorous way of course, but that's part of our bonding while book-reading. It's a great book.