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Worm Loves Worm
by J. J. Austrian
Illustrator: Mike Curato
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2016
Publisher: Harper/HarperCollins
ISBN: 978-0-06-238633-5
Keywords: Read-Aloud, Point of view, Diversity
Worm and worm are in love and plan to get married. But does it matter which worm will be the bride and which will be the groom? Whimsical pencil and photoshopped illustrations.