Beloved award-winning author Greg Pizzoli is back with book two in the fan favorite early reader series of two unlikely friends, Earl and Worm, that is sure to make kids belly laugh!
A THEODOR SEUSS GEISEL AWARD HONOR BOOK
Earl and Worm couldn't be more different--but they also are also the best of friends. So when Earl's mess gets out of hand, Worm is sure she can help. And when a lucky penny turns rotten, rain-soaked Earl helps Worm see the sunny side. Through it all, the pair's funny hijinks turn tender . . . and the big mess ends up where they least expect it!
Geisel Award-winning creator Greg Pizzoli delivers three giggle-inducing stories that will delight fans of other iconic duos like Elephant and Piggie or Pizza and Taco.
HONOR
| 2026 Theodor Seuss Geisel Award
★ "Readers will find their expectations joyfully upended at every turn in this charming title." —School Library Journal, starred review
"Pizzoli’s expertise in marrying words and cartoon-style pictures will support new readers’ decoding skills while enhancing the storytelling....Another surefire hit in this winsome series." —Kirkus Reviews
Greg Pizzoli is the Theodor Seuss Geisel Award-winning creator of the Baloney and Friends graphic novel series, as well as the author and illustrator of the picture books The Watermelon Seed, Good Night Owl, and The Book Hog. He also writes nonfiction for kids, including The New York Times Best Illustrated title Tricky Vic, and PIZZA! A Slice of History.
Greg Pizzoli works in a studio he shares with his wife Kay Healy, who is a printmaker and author. They live in Philadelphia with their two daughters.
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Beloved award-winning author Greg Pizzoli is back with book two in the fan favorite early reader series of two unlikely friends, Earl and Worm, that is sure to make kids belly laugh!
A THEODOR SEUSS GEISEL AWARD HONOR BOOK
Earl and Worm couldn't be more different--but they also are also the best of friends. So when Earl's mess gets out of hand, Worm is sure she can help. And when a lucky penny turns rotten, rain-soaked Earl helps Worm see the sunny side. Through it all, the pair's funny hijinks turn tender . . . and the big mess ends up where they least expect it!
Geisel Award-winning creator Greg Pizzoli delivers three giggle-inducing stories that will delight fans of other iconic duos like Elephant and Piggie or Pizza and Taco.
Awards
HONOR
| 2026 Theodor Seuss Geisel Award
Praise
★ "Readers will find their expectations joyfully upended at every turn in this charming title." —School Library Journal, starred review
"Pizzoli’s expertise in marrying words and cartoon-style pictures will support new readers’ decoding skills while enhancing the storytelling....Another surefire hit in this winsome series." —Kirkus Reviews
Author
Greg Pizzoli is the Theodor Seuss Geisel Award-winning creator of the Baloney and Friends graphic novel series, as well as the author and illustrator of the picture books The Watermelon Seed, Good Night Owl, and The Book Hog. He also writes nonfiction for kids, including The New York Times Best Illustrated title Tricky Vic, and PIZZA! A Slice of History.
Greg Pizzoli works in a studio he shares with his wife Kay Healy, who is a printmaker and author. They live in Philadelphia with their two daughters.
View titles by Greg Pizzoli
