Creepy Critters- Worms by Sian Smith*

*Highly recommend.
Perfect nonfiction book about worms for toddlers and preschoolers.   Large photographs and rhyming text make this book wonderful to share with a large group of little ones.
Text features: table of contents, headings, photographs, close up, labels
*Borrowed from the library.

Inside the Worm's Hole by Meish Goldish*

"Snug as a Bug Where Bugs Live" series
Informative photographs and text relate how beneficial and wonderful worms are!
Text features: diagrams, labels, photographs, close ups, fact magnifying lenses, maps, headings, table of contents, cross sections/cutaways, glossary ("science words"), index, read more.
Also included is a "science lab" idea to extend the learning.
*Highly recommend.
*Borrowed from the library.
Part of a series-Inside the Ants' Nest, Inside the Spider's Web, Inside the Bees' Hive, Inside the Tarantula's Burrow and Inside the Cricket's Burrow. 

The Worm Family by Tony Johnston illustrated by Stacy Innerst

The seven members of the worm family move from location to location, desperately trying to find a home where other creatures will accept and appreciate them.  Is there any place where all creatures believe that a worm is "an utterly Glorious Thing"?
*Borrowed from the library.

Worms for Lunch by Leonid Gore

A mouse asks "who eats worms for lunch?" and various animals respond with their food preferences.
A creative lift the flap type book which makes it fun for toddlers/preschoolers.  Some of the previous pages transition into the next page in a clever manner.
I can see beginning readers be able to read this book as the illustrations support the words pretty well.
*Borrowed from the library.

Violet and Victor Write the Best-Ever Bookworm Book by Alice Kuipers illustrated by Bethanie Deeney Murguia

Twins, Victor and Violet, collaborate to write a worm book.  Violet is determined (but never, ever bossy!!) to write the best book ever but needs Victor's ideas.  Victor, however, would rather count his pet worms.  Amusing interactions.
The entire  book  is told via dialogue so it can be used to build fluency and for partner reading.  Violet's words are in "violet" and Victor's words are in "orange".
Sequel-Violet and Victor Write the Most Fabulous Fairy Tale.
*Borrowed from the library.
Strategy: fluency (Reader's Theater for 2-3 people or partner reading)

Yucky Worms by Vivian French illustrated by Jessica Ahlberg*

A boy and his grandmother are enjoying the day together in the garden.  When the grandmother digs up a worm, the boy reacts with a huge "yuck"!  The grandmother proceeds to share all the worm's positive attributes.  Smaller text is inserted within the illustrations, containing more facts.
I love the layout and illustrations.  The worms offer humorous comments throughout the book.
Text features: different size font, index, cross sections, diagrams, close up
*Highly recommend.
*Borrowed from the library.

We Dig Worms! by Kevin McCloskey*

*Toon -Books- Easy to Read Comics- Level One (Brand new readers-Grades K-1st)
One of our county's library story teller's husband wrote and illustrated this book.
Through cartoon-like illustrations, readers learn about worms.
I love how he drew on paper bags for the illustrations.
**Highly recommend.
Guided Reading Level:  L (2nd grade)
Here is a link which contains school activities designed by Mr. McCloskey and his librarian wife:
http://www.toon-books.com/we-dig-worms.html

Local author.

Creepy Creatures-Worms by Valerie Bodden

Another great nonfiction title by this author.

Creepy Critters-Worms by Sian Smith*

Rhyme Along
Great book for many reasons:
huge photographs/oversized book-perfect for story time
Rhyming text
Loads of information!
Text features: table of contents, headings, photographs, close ups, labels, arrows/diagrams, index
*Highly recommend.

Diary of a Worm by Doreen Cronin illustrated by Harry Bliss

Through diary writing, a worm shares the life of a worm.  Humor is bursting off of each page yet the reader learns true facts about worms.
Very funny and fun!