Little Worm's Big Question
(Paperback)
Publishing Details
Little Worm's Big Question
By (Author) Eva Schlunke
Text by Paul Fitzgerald
New Internationalist Publications Ltd
New Internationalist Publications Ltd
1st May 2016
United Kingdom
Classifications
Children
Fiction
Childrens / Teenage social topics: Environment, sustainability and green issues
823.92
Physical Properties
Paperback
36
Width 217mm, Height 216mm
322g
Description
Age range 3 to 8
Little worm's meetings with exotic and awe-inspiring animals knocks his confidence until he realises how important he really is.
Poor little worm meets some remarkable animals, all with a claim to fame: the toughest (gorilla), fastest (falcon), longest tongue (chameleon), and most intelligent (human), among many others. He returns home feeling weak and inadequate until he realises that making compost is one of the most important things in the world. Lavishly illustrated and with some intriguing detail, this is a funny, thoughtful tale with an environmental message and plenty of talking points about diversity and self-esteem.
Paul Fitzgeraldis radical political cartoonist and activist known as Polyp. His work regularly appears inNew Internationalistmagazine and he has published several books.Eva Schlunkegrew up off-grid in the Australian bush. She is a painter, illustrator, and prop builder. Both live and work in Manchester, United Kingdom.
Reviews
'Sumptuous illustrations.' - Daniel Postgate, Writer and creator of the Clangers. 'It looks like we have a winner in the children's book world!' - Alan Bean, Apollo 12 moonwalker and artist. 'Little worm is a wonderful educator, a mirror whose travels tell us many stories - stories about ourselves. He is subtle, inquisitive but determined. Like Dr Seuss, this is a story for all ages.' - Costa Georgiadis, presenter of ABC's Gardening Australia. 'An enchanting, witty and mesmerizingly illustrated modern fable, with a humble but intrepid hero whose epic journey weaves together a tale of emotional and ecological awareness.' - Caroline Lucas, Green Party MP.
Author Bio
Eva Schlunke grew up off-grid in the Australian bush. She is a gifted painter, illustrator, activist and prop builder. Polyp is a political cartoonist and activist. A New Internationalist magazine regular, he has several books and graphic novels to his name. Both live and work in Manchester, UK.
