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The Worm Turns Up

In Summer (Book 2)
By Raymond McGrath
Series: BIRD!
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Summer is here! The days are long. The cherries are ripe. And the hot sun hangs high in the sky . . . Early in the morning, Bird and Spider try to beat the heat in Bird's fancy nest, but it's still too hot to handle.... Read More
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One hot summer day, Bird and his friend Spider meet a lonely Worm in search of a friend.

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Summer is here! The days are long. The cherries are ripe. And the hot sun hangs high in the sky . . .

Early in the morning, Bird and Spider try to beat the heat in Bird's fancy nest, but it's still too hot to handle. All of a sudden, they hear cries for help! Soon, they find a friendly worm stuck in the sun. Bird and Spider provide some shade so Worm can get all slimy and healthy again.

Everyone knows an early bird catches the worm . . . but will that prove true for friendship too?

The Worm Turns Up by Raymond McGrath is a delightful tale of camaraderie and kindness, perfect for a summer read. Join Bird, Spider, and their new friend Worm in this heartwarming story about looking out for one another.

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  • The Worm Turns Up
    The Worm Turns Up
    Summer is here! The days are long. The cherries are ripe. And the hot sun hangs high in the sky . . . Early in the morning, Bird and Spider try to beat the heat in Bird's fancy nest, but it's still too hot to handle. All of a sudden, they hear cries for help! Soon, they find a friendly...
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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9798765648148

Publisher: Lerner Publishing Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 05 May 2026

Country: United States

Imprint: Lerner Publishing Group

Illustration: Illustrations, color

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Raymond McGrath

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 235.0mm

Weight: 113g

Pages: 48

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About the Author

Raymond McGrath is an award-winning veteran of the film, television, advertising, and children's publishing industries, but his focus is on storytelling. His books have been published all over the world, he is a New York Times best-seller's list illustrator, and he is the creator of New Zealand's TV show for kids, Puzzle Inc. Raymond currently works as an artist on the international and award-winning television series, Kiri and Lou, and as a senior animator on the BBC series Tiny Wonders. He lives in the country in New Zealand with his wife, four children, a cat, a smelly, sock-eating dog, and a small but perfectly formed cluckery of chickens. Raymond McGrath is an award-winning veteran of the film, television, advertising, and children's publishing industries, but his focus is on storytelling. His books have been published all over the world, he is a New York Times best-seller's list illustrator, and he is the creator of New Zealand's TV show for kids, Puzzle Inc. Raymond currently works as an artist on the international and award-winning television series, Kiri and Lou, and as a senior animator on the BBC series Tiny Wonders. He lives in the country in New Zealand with his wife, four children, a cat, a smelly, sock-eating dog, and a small but perfectly formed cluckery of chickens.

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