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Worm and Caterpillar Are Friends (Ready-to-Read Graphics series)

Kaz Windness

Illustrator: Kaz Windness

Ages: 5 & Under

Published: 2023

Publisher: Simon Spotlight/Simon & Schuster

ISBN: 978-1-6659-2001-8

Keywords: SEL, friendship, worms, caterpillars, humor, LGBTQ

Can Worm and Caterpillar still be best friends in spite of their differences? Cheery digital cartoon art adds to the lively fun for beginning readers.