Inch by Inch

A small green inchworm proves his worth by measuring the tails, necks, and beaks of birds who'd otherwise eat him — until a nightingale demands he measure something no ruler ever could: her song.

For the kid obsessed with measuring things around the house, here's a tiny hero whose whole survival depends on that exact skill.

• Big idea: A clever mind can outmeasure even the biggest threat — usefulness and quick thinking are their own kind of protection.
• Vibes: Quiet, clever, and a little suspenseful, with a gentle inchworm hero to root for on every page.

• enjoy spotting a tiny character hidden on busy pages
• are curious about measuring and comparing sizes
• like a small hero who outsmarts bigger animals
• respond well to gentle suspense without a scary payoff

• Story & problem-solving: How did the inchworm use measuring to keep the birds from eating him?
• Imagination: If you were as small as the inchworm, what would you want to measure?
• Feelings & empathy: How do you think the inchworm felt every time a new bird asked him to measure something?
• Real-life connection: What's the longest or shortest thing you've ever measured?
• Story & problem-solving: How do you think the inchworm might measure the nightingale's song?