How to Catch a Bookworm
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Picture Book · Ages 4–10 · Est. 4 min read-aloud

How to Catch a Bookworm

Written by Alice Walstead · Illustrated by Andy Elkerton and César Samaniego

Part of the How to Catch series

Can the kids catch the elusive Bookworm before class starts?

3.8/5 Goodreads · 113 ratings
40 pages· 455 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
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Join the Catch Club kids on a whimsical quest to capture a mischievous Bookworm that has escaped from the bookstore. As they race against time before class begins, they must use their wits and creativity to outsmart this squiggly creature. Will they succeed in their bookish adventure, or will the Bookworm remain free to wiggle and squirm through the pages? Dive into this delightful tale filled with STEAM concepts and discover if you have what it takes to catch a Bookworm!

From the publisher

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!

At a glance
Format
Pages
40
Words
455
Reading age
4–10
Audience
Picture
Lexile
~348L
Themes & topics
Books about readingBooks about puzzlesBooks about jokes and humorBooks about dinosaursBooks about imagination
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The fine print

Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
2.5
F&P level
~K
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
550653
Publication
Published
April 7, 2026
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781464289392

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