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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.