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 animated film of The Scarecrows' Wedding stars voice artists
including Rob Brydon (Gavin and Stacey, The Trip) voicing Reginald
Rake, Jessie Buckley (Wicked Little Letters, Wild Rose) as
Betty O'Barley, Domhnall Gleeson (About Time, Alice and Jack) as
Harry O'Hay, all led by Sophie Okonedo (Slow Horses, Hotel Rwanda)
as the Narrator.
Look out for Jonty Gentoo by Julia
Donaldson and Axel Scheffler in 2024.
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
Kids will love this hilarious fairy tale adventure packed with clever twists, familiar characters and page-turning fun.
The second book in a fabulous new magical, middle-grade series filled with adventure, wonder and wildness,
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Julia Donaldson Biography
Julia Donaldson is the highly talented author of some of the best-loved children’s books in the world. Born in London in 1948, she grew up with her younger sister Mary who she loved to create imaginary characters with.
She started her career as a singer-songwriter, writing mainly for children’s television. One of these
Axel Scheffler Biography
Axel Scheffler is an acclaimed illustrator, animator and more recently author of children's books. He was born in Hamburg in 1957 and moved to England in 1982 in order to study illustration at the Bath Academy of Art. He then worked for a variety of advertising companies, magazines and newspapers in both England and Germany
