This funny, engaging eco story invites young readers to follow the adventures of Harriet’s ravenouscompost worms as they munch their way through their wide and wonderful weekly menu.
This funny, engaging eco story invites young readers to follow the adventures of Harriet’s ravenous compost worms as they munch their way through their wide and wonderful weekly menu.
Harriet’s nine-hundred-and-eighty-three hungry worms live in a shady corner of her backyard in a big, green box. They spend their days munching on anything from Aunt Tilda’s herbal teabags to the sports pages of Uncle Sam’s paper. Harriet watches and waits, eventually deciding the worms are ‘so BORING’. Until one day, the worms leave Harriet a big surprise … worm wee!
Packed with worm facts, Harriet’s Hungry Worms is the ideal companion for worm warriors and curious composters keen to roll their sleeves up and put their kitchen food scraps to good use.
Winner of NYC Big Book Awards 2024 (United States) Short-listed for International Rubery Book Awards. 2024 (Australia)
“The collage pictures in textured blue and green tones are gorgeous, especially the worms and cheeky Ancona chickens. Worm fun facts round out this delightful story.” -- Grass Roots Magazine
“Created for all budding worm warriors and composters, this will help educate and inspire.” Woman’s Day
“Great for little nature lovers.” Seahorse Library (via instagram)
“Spark your kid’s interest in the wonderful world of worm farming with the delightfully quirky Harriet’s Hungry Worms.” Better Homes and Garden Magazine
“This funny, engaging eco story invites young readers to follow the adventures of Harriet’s ravenous compost worms as they munch their way through their wide and wonderful weekly menu.” Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrator Newsletter
“A must-read for all young eco-warriors!” Ian Barker Gardens Newsletter
“There’s a satisfying neatness to the narrative pattern which playfully repeats descriptions of the worms’ meals on each day of the week … Best of all is the originality of the attractive, collage style images created from recyclable materials. Amongst the many lovely and interesting images are the patterned circles that make up worms with drawn-on cute, cartoon style faces” Reading Time (CBCA)
“inventive illustrations incorporating recycled materials bloom from each page, breathing beautiful life into this fun-filled story The Pregnancy Centre
“This charming tale cleverly incorporates all sorts of teaching in subtle ways for young children interested in learning about sustainable gardening Story Links
“Packed with facts and inventive illustrations, this delightful story revolves around Harriet’s compost worms.” Cove Magazine
“Packed with worm facts, Harriet’s Hungry Worms is the ideal companion for worm warriors and curious composters keen to roll their sleeves up and put their kitchen food scraps to good use. Continuing the sustainability message, inventive illustrations incorporating recycled materials bloom from each page, breathing beautiful life into this fun-filled story.” Bookworm For Kids blog
“Features beautiful illustrations by (local artist) Melissa (Johns), using everyday recycled materials, the perfect match for the story’s message about sustainability.” Wangaratta Chronicle
“Illustrated with creative collage.” Sunday Telegraph
“A lovely story that will be fun for younger readers to devour. Dig in!” Good Reading
“A perfect picture book for the early childhood years. A joy to read aloud or listen to” Magpies Schools Magazine
“A delightful alliterative text, with bold colourful collage-style illustrations. The facial expressions of the worms will amuse young readers as will the discovery of the benefits of compost, worms and worm wee. ” School Library Association of NSW
“This funny, engaging eco story invites young readers to follow the adventures of Harriet’s ravenous compost worms as they munch their way through their wide and wonderful weekly menu. Packed with worm facts, Harriet’s Hungry Worms is the ideal companion for worm warriors and curious composters keen to roll their sleeves up and put their kitchen food scraps to good use.” Bedrock – Independant Education Union Magazine
Samantha Smith is a lover of all things green and hopes to inspire young eco warriors with this, her first picture book.Melissa Johns is an artist, illustrator, an avid upcycler and a closet poet. She is passionate about stimulating young minds through art and literature.
This funny, engaging eco story invites young readers to follow the adventures of Harriet's ravenous compost worms as they munch their way through their wide and wonderful weekly menu. Harriet's nine-hundred-and-eighty-three hungry worms live in a shady corner of her backyard in a big, green box. They spend their days munching on anything from Aunt Tilda's herbal teabags to the sports pages of Uncle Sam's paper. Harriet watches and waits, eventually deciding the worms are 'so BORING'. Until one day, the worms leave Harriet a big surprise ... worm wee! Packed with worm facts, Harriet's Hungry Wormsis the ideal companion for worm warriors and curious composters keen to roll their sleeves up and put their kitchen food scraps to good use.
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