Diary of a Worm
By Doreen Cronin
The Story
A worm records his everyday life in diary entries — playing with friends, going to school, and never having to take a bath — while figuring out the ups and downs of being small in a very big world.
Why It's Special
For the kid obsessed with bugs, dirt, and gross-but-true facts, this one turns a worm's ordinary day into something worth writing home about.
- Big idea: Every creature's version of normal looks strange from the outside — and that's worth laughing about, not fixing.
- Vibes: Wry, deadpan, and quietly hilarious, like a kid's own diary you weren't supposed to read.
Perfect For Kids Who
- enjoy gross-out humor and bug facts
- like to keep their own diary or journal
- respond well to short, funny daily entries
- are working on seeing the good side of being different
Ask Your Little Reader
- Story & problem-solving: What are some things the worm likes about being a worm?
- Real-life connection: What would you write about in your own diary today?
- Imagination: If you had no legs like the worm, what would be tricky about your day?
- Feelings & empathy: Why do you think the worm writes down both the good and the not-so-good parts of his day?
