Darwin's Super Pooping Worm Spectacular

Polly Owen

This is the silly and fascinating true story of how Charles Darwin came to discover that the humble earthworm is the most important species on our planet.

Ages: 5-8

Harriet's Hungry Worms

Samantha Smith

This funny, engaging eco story invites young readers to follow the adventures of Harriet's ravenous compost worms as they munch their way through their wide and wonderful weekly menu. 

Ages: 5-8

They Didn't Teach This is Worm School

Simone Lia 

The funny adventures of a worm and a bird, on a quest, filled with humour and worm facts.

Ages: 7-10

We Dig Worms

Kevin McCloskey

The book takes young readers from “ew!” to “wow!” as they learn about the different ways worms work hard to help the earth.

Ages: 3-5

The Worm

Elise Gravel

An educational and entertaining book great for young readers who are curious about the world beneath their feet.

Ages 4-7

Marty Mcguire Digs Worms

Kate Messner

After an ill-conceived paper-making plan destroys her parents’ food processor, Marty and her best friend Annie get involved in a worm-powered composting project that’s supposed to help with wasted cafeteria food.

Ages 7-10

Worms Eat My Garbage

Mary Appelhof

For more than three decades, this best-selling guide to the practice of vermicomposting has taught people how to use worms to recycle food waste into nutrient-rich fertilizer for houseplants or gardens. Small-scale, self-contained worm bins can be kept indoors, in a basement, or even under the kitchen sink in an apartment — making vermicomposting a great option for city dwellers and anyone who doesn’t want or can’t have an outdoor compost pile.

A Worm Called Wallace

Jamie Rose

An entertaining introduction to biology that will teach children the importance of worms and soil in our eco system with an underlying theme about self-worth.

Ages 4-6