Diary of a Worm

By Doreen Cronin
Illustrated by Harry Bliss

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be a worm? I thought it would probably be pretty boring, but Doreen Cronin proved me wrong. This hilarious picture book gives us the inside scoop on what it’s like to be a worm. The unique diary format, creative illustrations, and great sense of humor will delight all readers. Take June 15th’s entry, for example: "My older sister thinks she's so pretty. I told her that no matter how much time she spends looking in the mirror, her face will always look just like her rear end. Spider thought that was really funny. Mom did not."

This book is a great way to bring a new perspective to a commonly overlooked subject. It has a lot of great things going for it, and I think most young children would find it to be very entertaining and interesting. Similar to Yours Truly, Goldilocks, this book would be another way to talk about unique formatting for books or how the point of view of a story can definitely change the entire book. And even if you're not looking to teach a lesson, this book is absolutely hilarious. I think it's a great read!