Publisher's Synopsis
'The energetic rhyme will keep the audience squirming with pleasure' Observer
'Riotous rhyme and glorious illustrations' Irish Daily Mail
Meet the wiggliest, squiggliest superhero in the world in the funny picture book by the number one bestselling author and illustrator of The Gruffalo, Stick Man and Zog.
"Superworm is super-long.
Superworm is super-strong.
Watch him wiggle! See him squirm!
Hip, hip, hooray for SUPERWORM!"
Super-long and super-strong, Superworm is always on hand to help animals and insects in need.
From rescuing Baby Toad from a busy road or fishing Beetle out of a well - do not fear, Superworm is here!
But who will come to Superworm's rescue, when he's captured by the wicked Wizard Lizard and Crow?
Luckily, all of Superworm's friends have a cunning plan...
- A modern classic picture book about family, courage and adventure from the UK's number one picture book author and illustrator
- This magical story is accompanied by a fun-filled audio CD: Brilliantly performed by award-winning actress, Imelda Staunton, the CD contains the full story with music, the Superworm Listening Game and the brand new "Superworm" song, which was written specially for this CD by Julia Donaldson.
- Perfect read-aloud rhyming text and stunning pictures on every page with lots of details to spot
- Friendship, bravery, teamwork and everyday heroism are at the heart of this story
- From the creators of The Gruffalo, Stick Man and Zog, which have all been made into animated films
- The Smeds and the Smoos is on BBC One at Christmas 2022 with voice artists including Bill Bailey (comedian and Strictly winner), Adjoa Andoh (Bridgerton), Sally Hawkins (Paddington movies) and Rob Brydon (Gavin and Stacey).
- Look out for The Baddies the wickedly funny new picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler.
