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Writing from a young boy's point of view, Glaser takes a peek at the wriggly world of earthworms that's bound to appeal to children who are interested in the small invertebrates. In terms simple enough for a beginning reader, the book describes how worms eat, move, and survive underground. Softly colored cutaway illustrations show the worms in their tunnels below ground, and plants and other wildlife, such as a snake, birds, and mice, up above. Every few pages, evidence of the boy--his face, his sneakers, his bare feet--appears in the picture. The book concludes with a question-and-answer section filled with interesting facts about earthworms not covered in the text. Questions include Why are worms slimy? What kind are in apples? and Where do they go in the wintertime? (Reviewed Jan. 15, 1993)

Horn Book (Wed Apr 01 00:00:00 CST 1992)

Through illustrations, a very brief text, and supplementary information, readers will learn about the amazing earthworm. Featuring full-color illustrations of a garden, both above and underground, and the creatures that inhabit it, the book has a simple, informational text that is straightforward. However, it is through the pictures that children will have their curiosity aroused.

Kirkus Reviews (Thu Apr 28 00:00:00 CDT 2022)

A celebration and natural history of the helpful underground gardeners.'' In warm brown, pale greens, and bright touches of pink and orange, Krupinski uses double-spread cross sections to depict both the soil surface with its plants, animals, and people and the busy earthworms below, effectively focusing attention with her sparse detail, flat shapes, and eye-on-the-ground perspectives. Glaser's brief, child-centered text tells just enough for reading aloud:Worms feel sounds with their whole bodies. They feel thunder when I walk.'' The author concludes with more facts in question-and-answer format: Do earthworms bite people?'';Do worms have a top side and a bottom side?'' A welcome contribution to ecology for the very young. (Nonfiction/Picture book. 3-7)"