- Paperback
- Publisher: Scholastic Inc (2004)
- ISBN-10: 0439677742
- ISBN-13: 978-0439677745
- Product Dimensions: 24.9 x 18.8 x 1 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 774,768 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Mom says there are three things I should always remember: 1. The earth gives us everything we need. Read the first page
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
If you aren't familiar with her, Doreen Cronin is the author of the hugely popular "Click, Clack Moo: Cows That Type" and Harry Bliss is her illustrator on this and other "Diary of" books. (He just paired up with Kate Dicamillo on "Louise, The Adventures of a Chicken", another excellent book you might want to check out.)
What the team gives us on this one is the scoop on life as a earthworm. Using a diary format, we are introduced to the joys, scares, and dreams of an earthworm boy.
My own two children -- boy and girl, currently 6 and 8 -- think this book is hysterical, and it's definitely one they like to read over and over. The reason for this popularity is that the author and artist know their audience well and the humor is just perfect for kids (and adults if they have a goofy-streak).
My two's favorite diary entry at the moment is the one that includes the Hokey-Pokey. Our worm buddy and his friends are stymied by only being able to put their heads in --and out, and shaking them all about. After that they're done!
Considerations :::
The book is written on an advanced second grade level. The Accelerated Reading designation is 2.8 (almost 3rd Grade). 2.8 which means that the average 2nd grader in the 8th month of school ought to be able to read this book themselves without getting frustrated by too many words they don't know.
Pam T~
mom and reviewer for BooksForKids-Reviews
What the team gives us on this one is the scoop on life as a earthworm. Using a diary format, we are introduced to the joys, scares, and dreams of an earthworm boy.
My own two children -- boy and girl, currently 6 and 8 -- think this book is hysterical, and it's definitely one they like to read over and over. The reason for this popularity is that the author and artist know their audience well and the humor is just perfect for kids (and adults if they have a goofy-streak).
My two's favorite diary entry at the moment is the one that includes the Hokey-Pokey. Our worm buddy and his friends are stymied by only being able to put their heads in --and out, and shaking them all about. After that they're done!
Considerations :::
The book is written on an advanced second grade level. The Accelerated Reading designation is 2.8 (almost 3rd Grade). 2.8 which means that the average 2nd grader in the 8th month of school ought to be able to read this book themselves without getting frustrated by too many words they don't know.
Pam T~
mom and reviewer for BooksForKids-Reviews
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I ordered this for my 4 year old for Christmas, it came and I have read it already, it is really well written and beautifully illustrated as a lover of all things 'wormey' I know that she will love it!
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74 of 76 people found the following review helpful
Hysterical read for kids AND parents!
5 Mar 2004
Format: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. :-)
40 of 42 people found the following review helpful
No Wonder This Book Tops The Bestseller List
26 Sep 2003
Format: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.
29 of 30 people found the following review helpful
Humorous and different
29 Sep 2003
Format: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.
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