skysalla's review against another edition
5.0
This is such a well told story! I really love how Carl is lead on an existential crisis and the visual impact that it has. We all depend on each other and this is quite a brilliant way to illustrate that point.
erinj254's review against another edition
4.0
I picked this up off the Golden Sower shelf at our local library not realizing it is about an EARTHWORM....which I absolutely cannot stand. My daughter laughed with glee when we opened it last night and I realized what I had done. Although I had to use my hand to shield my eyes from the images of Carl himself, it was actually a pretty cute story about how all creatures have their purpose. I still don't like worms though.
bet27's review against another edition
3.0
Lovely illustrations with a simple but good story about the importance of "the least of these."
readingthroughtheages's review against another edition
5.0
Definitely a book you'll want in your Earth Day rotation, but it's also perfect for some big discussions - how are we all connected? what is our job here on Earth? why do we do the things we do, or for whom do we do them for?
As always, Deborah Freedman packs a deep punch in a story that doesn't waste any words. Oh, and gorgeous illustrations too!
As always, Deborah Freedman packs a deep punch in a story that doesn't waste any words. Oh, and gorgeous illustrations too!
yapha's review against another edition
5.0
Excellent story about the important role each person/animal plays in the world and the interconnectedness of all things. F&G provided by publisher.
little_silver's review against another edition
4.0
Carl the earthworm has an existential crisis and kills off an entire ecosystem...
No, but really- this is a great book with beautiful illustrations. It is both entertaining and informative!
No, but really- this is a great book with beautiful illustrations. It is both entertaining and informative!
mlettus's review against another edition
5.0
I LOVED this. Such a cool like at how even the smallest creatures are so important. I will definitely be sharing with my students.
jshettel's review against another edition
5.0
Part fiction, part nonfiction, part philosophy. Carl the worm just wants to figure out WHY he does what he does. Gorgeous soft illustrations.
ajacks's review against another edition
4.0
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corncobwebs's review against another edition
Worm has existential crisis and goes on a journey in search of his purpose. Lovely watercolor illustrations. Love the message that even the smallest actions are important and have meaning.
Also, Carls are just always my favorite. Haven't met a Carl yet that I didn't like. :)
Also, Carls are just always my favorite. Haven't met a Carl yet that I didn't like. :)