Superworm

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... - Shiny foil highlights on the cover makes this a special gift for toddlers - The fabulously funny bestseller from the UK’s number one picture book author and illustrator - Perfect read-aloud rhyming text and stunning pictures on every page with lots of details to spot - As read by Tom Holland on Cbeebies Bedtime Stories - 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 animated film of The Scarecrows' Wedding stars voice artists including Rob Brydon (Gavin and Stacey, The Trip) voicing Reginald Rake, Jessie Buckley (Wicked Little Letters, Wild Rose) as Betty O'Barley, Domhnall Gleeson (About Time, Alice and Jack) as Harry O'Hay, all led by Sophie Okonedo (Slow Horses, Hotel Rwanda) as the Narrator. Praise for Superworm 'The energetic rhyme will keep the audience squirming with pleasure' Observer 'Riotous rhyme and glorious illustrations' Irish Daily Mail 'There are lessons here about friendship and the effectiveness of joint action, but it's the sheer imaginative force of Donaldson's jaunty rhyming narrative and Scheffler's brilliantly funny illustrations that will have this book wriggling into your affections' Herald