Superworm Picture Book

“Superworm is super-long. Superworm is super-strong. Watch him wiggle! See him squirm! Hip, hip, hooray for SUPERWORM!”

From the superstar duo Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, creators of The Gruffalo and Stick Man, comes the story of the garden’s most unlikely superhero. With over 450,000 copies sold in the UK alone, this wiggly, squiggly adventure is a modern favourite that celebrates bravery, kindness, and the power of teamwork.

The Story

Never fear, Superworm is here! Whether he’s acting as a lasso to fish a beetle out of a well or a skipping rope for bored bees, Superworm is always ready to help his garden friends. But even superheroes need a hand sometimes. When the wicked Wizard Lizard captures Superworm to search for underground treasure, it’s up to a cunning crew of garden birds, bees, and beetles to hatch a rescue plan. Will they be able to save their favourite “wiggly” friend?

Why we love it

• A Garden-Sized Hero: Superworm shows that you don’t need a cape or a mask to be a hero—sometimes, just being yourself and helping others is enough.

• Rhythmic Reading: The infectious “Superworm” chant is a highlight of every reading, encouraging children to join in and build confidence with language and rhyme.

• Detailed Illustrations: Axel Scheffler’s artwork is a masterclass in detail, filling every page with colourful flowers, expressive insects, and a toad that looks like he’s seen it all.

• A Tale of Friendship: The story shifts from a single hero saving the day to an entire community coming together, teaching a wonderful lesson about the strength found in numbers.

Product Details

• Author: Julia Donaldson

• Illustrator: Axel Scheffler

• Format: Paperback/Picture Book

• Themes: Heroism, friendship, garden wildlife, and cunning plans.

• Legacy: Also adapted into a popular BBC animated special.

Brand:

• Scholastic

Categories: Play; Imaginative Play; Books; Toddler (1-3 years); Preschool (3-5 years); School Age (5+) Book; Scholastic Play; Scholastic Imaginative Play; Scholastic Books; Scholastic Toddler (1-3 years); Scholastic Preschool (3-5 years); Scholastic School Age (5+); Scholastic Book