National Worm Day - Hardcover

Stevenson, James

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ISBN 10: 068808771X ISBN 13: 9780688087715

Publisher: Greenwillow, 1990

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Three humorous episodes in the lives of a worm, a snail, a rhinocerous, and their animal associates

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From Publishers Weekly:

Stevenson presents a trio of funny stories, all of which take place on National Worm Day, when worm Herbie tells snail Amelia and mole Dawn about the celebrations in the worm community. Dawn goes underground to watch, while Amelia invents a terrific snail national anthem. Meanwhile, rhino Rupert is hanging around the waterhole, getting some attention because he's "really big and ugly." In poignant reflection, Rupert figures he'd better get used to being alone. Then beetle Lester asks him for help, offers to be his friend but soon rejects him. In the final story, Herbie and Dawn complain that Rupert's earthshaking walks disturb their underground repose, but the mammoth creature can only brag about his prowess and good looks. An unexpected pitfall and subsequent rescue make all three pals. Stevenson's perceptive take on various sorts of friendship--and attendant foibles--is well matched by his characteristically amusing watercolors. Ages 5-up.
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From School Library Journal:

PreSchool-Grade 3-- Herbie the worm, Dawn the mole, Amelia the snail, and their friend Rupert the rhino will delight preschoolers and young readers with their celebration of National Worm Day and other stories of friendship. The second story revolves around ugly Rupert, who wishes he had some friends. In the final story, Rupert brags about his talents to Herbie and Dawn, but it's his friends' talents that get him out of a heap of trouble. Stevenson's watercolor illustrations are as marvelous as ever, with his careful use of white space enhancing his cartoon style. His characters come alive with their own distinct personalities and types of humor. His use of ironic wit will make children chuckle and will bring them back again and again to the funny antics of these lovable animals. --Leslie Barban, Richland County Pub . Lib . , Columbia, SC
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