How to Catch a Bookworm
How to Catch a Bookworm
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How to Catch a Bookworm

Written by Alice Walstead & illustrated by Andy Elkerton and César Samaniego
Part of the How to Catch Book Series
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4 - 10
Reading age
40
Page count
~348L
Lexile measure
Apr 7, 2026
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From the New York Times and USA Today bestselling series comes a delightfully book-tacular new adventure…do YOU have what it takes to catch a BOOKWORM?Read alongside the How to Catch kids as they scour their books for the squiggly-giggly Bookworm that has escaped their local bookstore! It’s up to the Catch Club kids to find this wiggly critter before class begins. Filled with STEAM concepts and an adorably bookish creature, this hilarious picture book is parents, educators, and readers ages 4-10.Allow me to introduce myself.I am what is called a BOOKWORM.Books are what make me happy!I dive right in, wiggle and squirm. Also in the How to Catch Series: How to Catch a UnicornHow to Catch a MermaidHow to Catch BigfootHow to Catch a DinosaurHow to Catch a DragonAnd more!Happy Birthday, How to Catch! Celebrate the 10 Year Anniversary with How to Catch a Bookworm!

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9781464289392
    Publication Date
    April 7, 2026
    Publisher
    Sourcebooks Wonderland
    Page Count
    40
    Audience
    Picture
    Reading Age
    4 - 10 years
    Est. Lexile® Level
    ~348L
    Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
    ~K
    ATOS® Book Level
    2.5
    Accelerated Reader® Points
    0.5
    Accelerated Reader Quiz
    550653
    Accelerated Reader Interest Level
    LG

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