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A Big Juicy Earthworm

A Big Juicy Earthworm

by Katarina Macurova

Book 3 in Katarina's Small Wonders

Subject
Bedtime & Dreams
Age
3-5 years
Format
Hardcover
Pages
48
Publisher
Albatros, Nakladatelstvi pro deti mladez, a.s.
Size
26.9 cm × 24.1 cm
ISBN
9788000070841

Dig Into a Delightful Tale of Friendship, Curiosity & Surprises with this Charming Picture Book for Kids!

Meet Pipo, Bud, and Kenny—three inseparable chicken pals who love turning everyday objects into imaginative adventures. In A Big Juicy Earthworm, their cozy world is turned upside down when Pipo decides he’s tired of watermelon and sets his sights on something new: a mysterious earthworm peeking out of the ground.

What follows is a hilarious and heartwarming quest filled with teamwork, unexpected twists, and the joy of trying something different. With expressive illustrations and a playful storyline, this picture book celebrates curiosity, creativity, and the magic of friendship.

Perfect for children ages 3–6, this charming read-aloud is sparks giggles and conversations about trying new things, working together, and embracing the unexpected.

Celebrates Friendship & Individuality – A gentle story about embracing differences and working together. Whimsical Humor & Surprises – A twist ending adds a playful punch to the adventure. Perfect for Storytime or Gift-Giving – A charming read-aloud for families, classrooms, and libraries. Recognized by the CBC – Selected for the Children’s Book Council’s “Hot Off the Press” Reading List and CBC Summer Showcase. Ideal for Ages 3–6 – Part of Katarina’s Small Wonders series, designed to engage preschoolers with humor and heart.

For over 75 years, Albatros Media has been crafting original and innovative children's books that are both playful and educational, fostering curiosity and a thirst for knowledge in young minds. We deliver the highest quality children’s books from novelty, picture, pop-up, and how-to books, to non-fiction, and fairy tale books.

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What reviewers said

Selected for CBC's Favorites: K-2nd Grade Children's Favorites
Children's Book Council Favorites Winner - Children's Favorites 2025 & Librarian Favorites 2025
Selected for CBC's Summer Showcase 2024: Imagination Celebration
Selected for The Children’s Book Council’s April 2024 “Hot Off The Press” Reading List
Featured in April 2024 CBC Hot Off the Press Spotlight
"There’s nothing friends can’t accomplish together. Chicken pals Pipo, Bud, and Kenny create ingenious playthings from found objects: A box becomes a pirate ship; a bag becomes a kite. Above all, they love being together. One day, they find half a watermelon. While Bud and Kenny immediately start devouring the succulent fruit, Pipo is more interested in the nearby earthworm whose head temptingly rises aboveground. But, as hard as Pipo pulls, he can’t dislodge it. Finally, Pipo uses a fishing rod to yank it out: success! Except
this worm’s no worm. Pipo’s actually extracted a bootlace attached

Kirkus Reviews
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