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Would You Still Love Me If I Were a Worm?

Worms are fascinating and important creatures! Help little ones learn more about the wriggly, squiggly world of worms with these nematode-ally awesome books for kids. While the world of worms is diverse and expansive, most of these titles center on a general understanding of worms, and earthworms in particular. Last updated February 25, 2026. List published March 15, 2024. #IndyPLKids #spring #worms

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  • "The beautiful simplicity of a garden is depicted through digital woodcut illustrations and engaging nonfiction text presented as a series of sweet questions and gentle replies." - Publisher
    Book, 2022New York : Rise x Penguin Workshop, [2022] — J 635 PER
  • "The silly true story of how Darwin discovered that the earthworm is one of the most important species on the planet. Without their life-sustaining poop, there would be no plants or animals on Earth. A scholarly worm gives historical facts and…
    Book, 2023Beverly, MA : Wide Eyed Editions, [2023] — J 592.64 OWE
  • "Provides an introduction to worms, including their physical characteristics, where they live, and what they eat." - Publisher
    Book, 2017New York, New York : Grosset & Dunlap, an imprint of Penguin Random House, [2017] — J 592.3 WAT
  • "Young children (and a hungry bluebird) follow a talkative earthworm around. They learn fun facts about worms and their important role in our environment." - Publisher
    Book, 2015New York, NY : TOON Books, [2015] — J 592.64 MCC
  • "The text describes the different stages of an earthworm's life, including hatching from a cocoon, growth, and reproduction." - Publisher
    Book, 2012Mankato, Minn. : The Childs World, 2012. — J 592.64 OWE
  • "If you can find a worm, then you can be a biologist! Foster a love of animals and science with this charming manual for finding and observing earthworms." - Publisher
    Book, 2020Watertown, MA : Charlesbridge, [2020] — J 592.64 WHE
  • "Shares information on the earthworm with graphic illustrations and fact-filled text that traces its extensive history as well as its habitats, anatomy, and behaviors." - Publisher
    Book, 2014Plattsburgh, New York : Tundra Books, [2014] — J 592.3 GRA
  • Garden Wigglers

    Earthworms in Your Backyard

    Loewen, Nancy, 1964-
    "Describes the physical characteristics, life cycle, and behavior of earthworms." - Publisher
    Book, 2006Minneapolis, Minn. : Picture Window Books, [2006] — SHARED SYSTEM
  • "Dig in the dirt and you'll find . . . worms! But did you know that many live underwater? Or that some can grow as long as 9 feet? Excite kids' natural curiosity with this Smithsonian Little Entomologist book about wonderful worms from around the…
    Book, 2020North Mankato, Minnesota : Pebble, a Capstone imprint, [2020] — J 592.3 PET
  • "Clear text, colorful photos, and diagrams will engage young readers as they explore the habitat, physical characteristics, diet, and behavior of these curious creatures. Age-appropriate activities and critical-thinking questions give readers an…
    Book, 2014New York, New York : Bearport Publishing, [2014] — J 592.64 GOL
  • "Birds have wings to fly somewhere warm in winter. But worms don't have wings or even any legs. Where do they go? You will learn all about worms and how they survive when the weather turns cold." - Publisher
    Book, 2021North Mankato, MN : Pebble, a Capstone imprint, [2021] — J 592.3 LAB
  • "Explains how earthworms eat, move, reproduce, and help plants to grow." - Publisher
    Book, 2004New York : HarperCollins Publishers, [2004] — J 592.64 PFE
  • "Describes, in simple text and illustrations, the daily activities and life cycle of the earthworm." - Publisher
    Book, 2000New York : Children's Press, [2000] — SHARED SYSTEM
  • "By digging in the dirt, earthworms help plants thrive. This engaging and easy-to-read text introduces emergent readers to the important role earthworms play in gardening. " - Publisher
    Book, 2025Minneapolis : Lerner Publications, [2025] — J 592.64 CHU
  • "Ernie the Earthworm helps the garden plants with his tunneling, that loosens the soil and helps their roots reach water." - Publisher
    Book, 2025Minneapolis : Lerner Publications, [2025] — J Z VAN
  • "While helping Grandma in the garden, a child learns about the important role of the earthworm in helping plants grow." - Publisher
    Book, 2010Somerville, Mass. : Candlewick Press, 2010. — SHARED SYSTEM
  • "Worm sets out to make a sandwich, but first must compost food scraps into soil, to plant a seed in, to grow the vegetables to put into the sandwich." - Publisher
    Book, 2025New York : G.P. Putnam's Sons, 2025. — J P FAR
  • "Introduces the reader to earthworms and explains the roles they play in the environment." - Publisher
    Book, 2015New York : Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc., [2015] — J 592.64 SHE
  • "Tiger unwittingly helps some worms overcome their fear of tigers with a well-placed, informative book, but will a wormy hug aid a fearful Tiger?" - Publisher
    Book, 2020New York : Hyperion Books for Children, 2020. — J Z HIG
  • "Upset at being called 'just a worm,' worm sets out around the garden to find out what the other insects do, and discover his own role in keeping the garden healthy." - Publisher
    Book, 2023New York : Greenwillow Books, an Imprint of HarperCollins Publishers, 2023. — J P BOY