Children's book Author

Maureen Fergus

Biography

I never planned on becoming writer. As a kid, my favorite subjects in school were science and math — I dreamed of becoming a doctor or a pilot. At university I got degrees in science and business; afterwards, I had jobs in the aerospace, biopharmaceutical and financial services industries. I even taught business at college! I finally started writing when I was twenty-eight. My books have won awards and been translated into a dozen languages. My novels include The Gypsy King trilogy and Ortega, and my picture books include the critically acclaimed Buddy and Earl series, InvisiBill, The Day Santa Stopped Believing in Harold and The Reptile Club.

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Worm on the Job
The Pancake Problem
Petal the Angry Cow
Mad About Meatloaf
You're in Good Paws
The Reptile Club
Buddy and Earl Meet the Neighbors
The Day Dad Joined My Soccer Team
Buddy and Earl Go to School
The Day Santa Stopped Believing in Harold
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Worm on the Job
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Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · May 5, 2026

Worm on the Job

By Maureen Fergus · With Paul Hammond

A tiny worm aims to catch a thief and prove size doesn't matter.

36 pages
3.9/5 Goodreads · 85 ratings
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11

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15

Graphic novels

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Worm on the Job
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Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 2026

A tiny worm aims to catch a thief and prove size doesn't matter.

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Series
Graphic Nov.
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$1348

The Pancake Problem

Picture Book · Ages 6–9 · 2023

A pancake-loving dog faces chaos when a pancake maker goes haywire.

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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2022

A cow's temper threatens her water park dreams. Can a swan teach her control?

Mad About Meatloaf
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2021

A wiener dog gets into various misadventures with his friends and owner

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Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 2019

Leo's hospital visit turns wild when animals run the show.

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Picture Book · Ages 2–6 · 2018

Rory's Reptile Club attracts unexpected members: a crocodile, an anaconda, and a gecko.

The Day Dad Joined My Soccer Team

Picture Book · Ages 2–8 · 2018

A father joins his child's soccer team and learns to be a good sport.

Buddy and Earl Go to School

Picture Book · Ages 2–8 · 2017

A dog and hedgehog tackle school chaos when their teacher leaves, sparking a quest for a mysterious award.

The Day Santa Stopped Believing in Harold

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2016

Santa doubts Harold's existence and devises a plan to uncover the truth.

A Dog Day for Susan

Picture Book · Ages 2–8 · 2016

A pampered dog learns to embrace her wild side at the park.

Buddy and Earl and the Great Big Baby

Picture Book · Ages 2–8 · 2016

A baby visit turns chaotic. Can Buddy and Earl restore order?

Buddy and Earl

Picture Book · Ages 2–8 · 2015

A dog named Buddy befriends a mysterious creature named Earl who claims to be various things but is eventually revealed to be a friend.

And What If I Won't?

Picture Book · Ages 2–8 · 2015

A boy's wild 'what if' questions lead to outrageous consequences.

InvisiBill

Picture Book · Ages 5–9 · 2015

Ignored by his family, a boy becomes invisible.

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The Day My Mom Came to Kindergarten

Picture Book · Ages 2–8 · 2013

A child invites their mom to kindergarten and hilarity ensues as she struggles to follow the rules and fit in with the class.

Ortega

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2010

A talking gorilla must change minds or face life in a cage.

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