Toestomper and the Caterpillars

Written by Sharleen Collicott

A bully's heart softens when persistent caterpillars seek his warmth.

4.3 Goodreads · 60 ratings

32 pages· 766 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud· ~420L

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Bookroo's summary

Toestomper, a notorious troublemaker, finds his world turned upside down when a group of persistent caterpillars refuses to leave him alone. Despite his gruff exterior, their unwavering presence and pleading eyes begin to melt his heart. As these fuzzy creatures slowly integrate into his life, Toestomper faces a dilemma: embrace this unexpected change or risk the wrath of his rowdy friends. Will he choose compassion over chaos, and how will his gang react to his newfound softness? Discover the surprising transformation of a bully in this heartwarming tale.

From the publisher

Toestomper is mean, rude, and disgusting. Along with his friends Nightmare, Basher, and Barfy-the Rowdy Ruffians-he loves to make trouble and pick on folks. But when a slew of warm and fuzzy caterpillars begin following Toestomper around and look up at him with their pleading eyes, he’s not sure what to do. He yells at them to leave but they still won’t go, and then they start to look a bit cold huddling outside Toestomper’s hut. Gradually the fuzzy furballs wend their way into Toestomper’s life. But what will the Rowdy Ruffians think of Toestomper’s change of heart?

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