by Donaldson, Julia | Interest age: from c 3 years Published 07/07/2016 by Scholastic (Alison Green Books) in the United Kingdom Paperback | 32 pages280 x 250 x 4mm | 222g Meet the wiggliest, squiggliest superhero in the worldin the funny picture book by the number one bestsellingauthor and illustrator of The Gruffalo, StickMan 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 helpanimals and insects in need.From rescuing Baby Toad from a busy road or fishing Beetle outof a well – do not fear, Superworm is here!But who will come to Superworm's rescue, when he’s capturedby 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 giftfor toddlersThe fabulously funny bestseller from the UK’s number onepicture book author and illustratorPerfect read-aloud rhyming text and stunning pictures on everypage with lots of details to spotFriendship, bravery, teamwork and everyday heroism areat the heart of this storyFrom the creators of The Gruffalo, Stick Manand Zog, which have all been made into animated films The animated film of The Scarecrows' Wedding stars voice artistsincluding Rob Brydon (Gavin and Stacey, The Trip) voicing ReginaldRake, Jessie Buckley (Wicked Little Letters, Wild Rose) asBetty O'Barley, Domhnall Gleeson (About Time, Alice and Jack) asHarry O'Hay, all led by Sophie Okonedo (Slow Horses, Hotel Rwanda)as the Narrator.Look out for Jonty Gentoo by JuliaDonaldson 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 ofjoint action, but it's the sheer imaginative force of Donaldson'sjaunty rhyming narrative and Scheffler's brilliantly funny illustrationsthat will have this book wriggling into your affections'Herald
