Diary of a Worm

Bibliographic Information: Cronin, D., & Bliss, H. (2003). Diary of a worm. New York: Joanna Cotler Books.

Brief Annotation: Life is difficult, the life of a worm can be very difficult sometimes too!

Genre: Fiction

Grade Level: K-2

Readers who will like this: Children who like funny stories, children who enjoy vivid illustrations, children who like nature.

Rating/Response: 4 This is a great book for children to get a good laugh and ask questions about the life of a worm!

One question you would ask before a read aloud: Imagine you were a worm, would it be easy or hard to be a worm?

Reading Strategy: Questioning

Rationale for Strategy: Children are able to ask a lot of questions as well as the teacher on why worms are important, and their importance in the world.

Posted by: Yesenia Corral