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Which end is front? Which end is back? With all the wiggling and woggling that Wormy Worm is doing, it's very hard to tell. This simple, endearing addition to Caldecott Honor artist Chris Raschka's "Thingy Thing" series encapsulates wormhood with simple words and artful brushstrokes. Designed for children just learning to read, the "Thingy Thing" books all reinforce simple sounds and word repetition. Don't miss the rest of the books in the series: Sluggy Slug, Moosey Moose, and Whaley Whale. No morals or story lines here, just pure, playful ponderings. (Preschool to beginning readers) --Karin Snelson