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Wow, Deborah Freedman. One of my favorite picture books this year!
Carl, a brave earthworm who is feeling unimportant, goes on an adventure to seek the meaning of life. He discovers his significance in the intersectionality of creatures and the environment. Great book for thinking about how we are all connected and how we can help the earth.
A sweet story about an earthworm who is asked by a field mouse why he does what he does, and as he goes out in search of an answer, it suddenly becomes noticeable when he is no longer doing what he does.
A nice reminder to those of us who feel like we don't do anything special, that our "why?" will always be needed. ...more
A nice reminder to those of us who feel like we don't do anything special, that our "why?" will always be needed. ...more
Light on description, but clear enough in it's science, the beautiful illustrations outline how each animal has its own purpose and that that purpose often fits into a larger puzzle. Very pretty and soft illustration.
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Lovely illustrations and concept, just wish that the italicized words were a bit easier to read (larger and in black font).
June Read for Mock Caldecott 2020.
Clever story to show the importance of even the "lowliest" creature. Great illustrations. ...more
Clever story to show the importance of even the "lowliest" creature. Great illustrations. ...more
Carl, a worm, discovers his importance when he stops his tunneling to find out why he tunnels.
Includes a Darwin quote from the Formation of Vegetable Mould, Through the Action of Worms.
Includes a Darwin quote from the Formation of Vegetable Mould, Through the Action of Worms.
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