The Bad Idea and Other Stories
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Chapter Book · Ages 4–8 · 2025 · Est. 30 min read

The Bad Idea and Other Stories

By Greg Pizzoli

Book #1 in the Earl & Worm series

Can a noisy bird and a quiet worm become best friends?

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72 pages· 1,762 words· Est. 30 min read
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Earl, a cheerful bird, loves serenading his plants with saxophone tunes. His neighbor, Worm, prefers the quiet of a good book. Their contrasting worlds collide, sparking a journey from rocky beginnings to a heartwarming friendship. With lemonade, paint, and poetry, can these unlikely companions bridge their differences and discover the true meaning of friendship? Dive into their charming adventures and see how sharing a little about themselves changes everything.

From the publisher

This sweet, giggle-inducing early reader kicks off a brand-new series featuring two unlikely friends in the tradition of Frog and Toad, from the beloved Geisel Award-winning author of The Watermelon Seed. Earl and Worm have been friends for a very, very long time, but their friendship had a rocky start. Earl is a happy go-lucky bird who plays saxophone to his plants because they love music in the morning. His neighbor Worm, on the other hand…well, Worm is the exact opposite. She would rather read in silence. How will these very different neighbors become the very best of friends? With some sweet lemonade, the right shade of paint, and an unfinished poem, and most of all, sharing a little bit about themselves. Award-winning creator Greg Pizzoli delivers three funny and heartwarming stories that will delight fans of other iconic duos like Elephant and Piggie or Pizza and Taco.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
72
Words
1,762
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
470L
Themes & topics
Books about friendshipBooks about neighborsBooks about creativityBooks about self-expressionBooks about conflict resolution
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
2.4
F&P level
~M
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
552652
Publication
Published
April 1, 2025
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780593649664

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