We Dig Worms!

K-Gr 2—Earthworms are a common and curious encounter for young children and in this book McCloskey sets about providing a general understanding of what earthworms do. Though a fair amount of basic facts are incorporated into the text, some of the phrases may raise more questions than answers, including the ability of earthworms to feel light through their skin and to move and breath easier when the soil is wet. And then there are phrases which will seem perplexing to a young audience, such as "When worms dig, twisting and turning, they make the earth… earthier." The acrylic and gouache illustrations painted on recycled paper bags gives the illustrations an appealing texture and the mix of speech bubbles and captioned text helps to draw kids' eyes to various details on the page. Otherwise, the content feels disjointed and lacking a follow-through on some of the ideas introduced.