The bad idea and other stories

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Series:
Earl and Worm volume 1
Publisher:
Alfred A. Knopf an imprint of Random House Children's Books
Publication Date:
2025
Edition:
First edition
Language:
English

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"Earl and Worm have been friends for a very, very long time, but their friendship had a rocky start. Earl is a happy go-lucky bird who plays saxophone to his plants because they love music in the morning. His neighbor Worm, on the other hand…well, Worm is the exact opposite. She would rather read in silence. How will these very different neighbors become the very best of friends? With some sweet lemonade, the right shade of paint, and an unfinished poem, and most of all, sharing a little bit about themselves"--

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ISBN:
9780593649664
Accelerated Reader:
LG
Level 2.4, 0.5 Points
Lexile measure:
470L

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Last Grouping Update2025-07-03 09:06:25AM
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