If My Sister Were a Worm
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2026

If My Sister Were a Worm

Written by Julie Hauswirth · Illustrated by Jessica Goecke

Sister rivalry turns magical when one becomes a worm. Can she change her back?

4.7 Goodreads · 3 ratings
32 pages· ~520L
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Bookroo's summary

Maggie's sister steals her spotlight, so she turns her into a worm. But worms can't share adventures or make s'mores. As Maggie faces the chaos of worm-hunting and parental blame, she wonders if two worms might be better than one. Can she restore her sister before it's too late? Dive into this whimsical tale of sibling rivalry and unexpected bonds.

From the publisher

A pitch-perfect tale of sibling strife and over-the-top antics in the vein of Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day. What do you do when your sister steals your thunder? You turn her into a worm, of course. Worms don’t pop your birthday balloons. They don’t “help” you open your presents or prematurely blow out your candles. They don’t steal your favorite seat on the school bus! On the other hand, worms can’t play with you before bath time. They can’t be your sidekick at family weddings, and they definitely can’t make s’mores with you at summer camp. Plus, they’re REALLY easy to lose. If Maggie isn’t able to turn her sister back into a human, she’s in for a lifetime of parental blame and worm-hunting. There may be only one thing left to do… Are two worms better than one? This hilarious picture book captures the bond between sisters–the good, the bad, and the worm-y–with deadpan humor and surprising warmth. The perfect read for anyone who has to share the spotlight with a sibling

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
~520L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~3.4
F&P level
~N
Publication
Published
October 20, 2026
Publisher
Holiday House
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780823461158

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