Worm Loves Worm

WRITTEN BY J.J. AUSTRIAN
BALZER + BRAY, HARPER COLLINS

WHEN A WORM meets a special worm and they fall in love, you know what happens next. They get married! But their friends want to know—who will wear the dress? And who will wear the tux? The answer is: it doesn't matter. Because Worm loves Worm. This irresistible picture book is a celebration of love in all its splendid forms.

Reviews

  • "Austrian and Curato turn the simple wedding of two worms into a three-ring circus that slyly turns the whole controversy over same-sex versus heterosexual marriage on its head... As in life, love conquers all."

    Kirkus 
    starred review

  • "How do you explain a revolution to a young audience? This book is a terrific start... Debut author Austrian proves that it’s possible to be silly and incisive at the same time, while Curato (the Little Elliot books) works in a stripped-down style that subtly reinforces the “all you need is love” message."

    Publishers Weekly
    starred review

  • "This timely title is a warm and easy way to introduce the idea of same-sex marriage to children... Many children will grasp the larger message—marriage is about love—while others may simply enjoy the warm characters and comical story."

    Booklist

  • "With its cute critters, sweet story, and messages of equality, this is a first purchase that celebrates the fact that love always wins."

    School Library Journal

  • "... brilliantly explores the idea of love between two beings, regardless of gender (or species) and despite societal ­pressures. Curato’s spare but sure silhouetted images and Austrian’s straightforward text are a perfect match to deliver the simple story of two characters who just want to declare their love and commit to each other. "

    The New York Times

  • "Pencil and photoshop art pops off bright white pages, making the ridiculous seem plausible as gender roles blur, traditions flex, and love conquers all."

    The San Francisco Chronicle

Awards & Accolades

  • 2017 Rainbow Book List
    The American Library Association

  • The Best Children's Books of 2017
    Bank Street College of Education

  • Best Picture Books of 2016
    Huffington Post

  • 100 Best Books of 2016
    New York Public Library

  • Winner 2017 Minnesota Book Award
    for Children's Literature
    The Friends of the Saint Paul Library

  • 2017 Charlotte Huck Honor
    National Council of Teachers of English

  • The Best Books of 2016
    Kirkus

  • 2016 Best Books of the Year So Far
    Amazon

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