Synopses & Reviews
Winnie Finn is crazy about earthworms and knows everything about them. When spring arrives in Quincy County, all she can think about is the county fair coming up. This year, she would like nothing more than to win a prize for her worms so that she might buy a shiny new wagon for transporting them around. Trouble is, theres no prize at the fair for worms . . .
Bright, energetic illustrations accompany this jaunty tale about a young girls creativity that will inspire readers of all interests but especially those with a love for something wiggly. CAROL BRENDLER holds a masters degree in writing for children and young adults from the Vermont College of Fine Arts. She lives in Ottawa, Canada. This is her first book. ARD HOYT has illustrated many acclaimed picture books, including Some Dog! by Mary Casanova and the best-selling Im a Manatee by John Lithgow. He lives in Bentonville, Arkansas.
Review
“The story presents such a winning heroine, Winnie, part-scientist, part-entrepreneur, that you may consider raising worms as a hobby.” —
Chicago Tribune“The back of the book has instructions for how to start your own worm farm to help your garden; which makes this book a great one for sparking a family project next summer.” —The News & Observer
“Winnies spunky, good-natured heart anchors a gentle and entertaining read.”—School Library Journal
“Hoyts sprightly cartoons add just the right amount of humorous action to Winnies worm-farming tasks, while Winnies winning personality allows readers to learn a bit about the positive aspects of worm composting. An authors note includes directions for creating a worm farm and sources.” —Kirkus Reviews
Synopsis
Winnie Finn is crazy about earthworms and knows everything about them. When spring arrives in Quincy County, all she can think about is the county fair coming up. This year, she would like nothing more than to win a prize for her worms so that she might buy a shiny new wagon for transporting them around. Trouble is, theres no prize at the fair for worms . . .
Bright, energetic illustrations accompany this jaunty tale about a young girls creativity that will inspire readers of all interests— but especially those with a love for something wiggly.
Synopsis
Bright, energetic illustrations accompany this jaunty tale about a young girl's creativity that will inspire readers of all interests--but especially those with a love for something wiggly. Full color.
About the Author
CAROL BRENDLER holds a masters degree in writing for children and young adults from the Vermont College of Fine Arts. She lives in Ottawa, Canada. This is her first book. ARD HOYT has illustrated many acclaimed picture books, including Some Dog! by Mary Casanova and the best-selling Im a Manatee by John Lithgow. He lives in Bentonville, Arkansas.