my two M M Felix Violet For and Jack J W T For worm scientists Mac and Roberto For sweetie pies Jeff and
Dear Reader There’s nothing like the excitement of a backyard worm hunt We hide in the soil like buried treasure When you find me please remember that I am a living thing Treat me gently and don’t do anything to hurt me When we’re done reading this book put me back where you found me Thanks a bunch Worm
book you STOP To read this are going to need a worm
If you don’t have one go outside to find one Look for a damp leafy spot and sift the leaf layer for a hint of wiggle Or grab a trowel scoop a pile of dirt and crumble it gently in your hand Or try pulling up a few large weeds roots and all Some worms hide in tangled root balls We’ll also need water paper towels a flashlight a bottle of rubbing alcohol a cotton swab a sandwich bag a sheet of paper a clear plastic bottle and aluminum foil