Worm Loves Worm

By J. J. Austrian, Mike Curato (Illustrator)

Two worms fall in love and marry, defying traditional roles. Love is love.

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32 pages

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Bookroo's summary

Join a delightful celebration as two worms fall in love and plan their wedding. Friends question who will wear the dress or tux, but the answer is simple: it doesn't matter. In this charming tale, love transcends traditional roles, inviting readers to embrace love in all its forms. Will the worms' love story inspire others to see beyond conventions? Discover a heartwarming narrative that challenges norms and celebrates love's true essence.

From the publisher

One of Time Out’s “LGBTQ+ books for kids to read during Pride Month,” this irresistible picture book is a celebration of love in all its splendid forms from debut author J. J. Austrian and the acclaimed author-illustrator of Little Elliot, Big City, Mike Curato.You are cordially invited to celebrate the wedding of a worm…and a worm.When a worm meets a special worm and they fall in love, you know what happens next: They get married! But their friends want to know–who will wear the dress? And who will wear the tux?The answer is: It doesn’t matter. Because worm loves worm.Perfect for fans of Last Week Tonight with John Oliver Presents A Day in the Life of Marlon Bundo, And Tango Makes Three, and The Sissy Duckling. –Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books

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