Author Profile
Doreen Cronin
3 Books
Doreen Cronin is an acclaimed American author of children's books, best known for her humorous and engaging animal characters. Her popular works include the bestselling 'Diary' series, 'The Chicken Squad' chapter books, and the Caldecott Honor-winning picture book 'Click, Clack, Moo: Cows That Type'. By blending witty storytelling with memorable protagonists, Cronin has created numerous beloved staples for young readers.
Books in "Diary of a Worm"
Step into the buzzing, busy world of a young insect who is just trying to figure out how to navigate life with wings. Being a tiny bug is not always easy, especially when the world is filled with giant dangers like sticky flypaper. You get to read her actual daily journal entries as she goes to school, hangs out with her best friends Worm and Spider, and learns what it takes to survive. She has big dreams of becoming a superhero, but she quickly discovers that true heroes come in all different shapes and sizes. With a hilarious look at life from a totally different perspective, this story shows that even the smallest creatures have massive adventures. You will laugh out loud as you read her secret thoughts and learn exactly what flies do all day long.
6-8 Years
45 Pages
Welcome to the underground world of a young worm who is surprisingly similar to you. He lives with his parents, hangs out with his best friends, and goes to school every day. But unlike you, he never has to take a bath, he actually gets to eat his homework, and because he does not have any legs, doing the hokey pokey is completely impossible. You get to read his personal daily diary to see exactly what life is like when you live in the dirt. From avoiding the dangers of people with shovels to the tricky problem of having a head that looks exactly like your rear end, his life is full of funny challenges. This hilarious story gives you a bug's eye view of the world, showing that even the tiniest creatures have plenty of amazing adventures right beneath your feet.
6-8 Years
42 Pages
Worm has just learned something shocking: teachers have birthdays too.
Now Worm and his friends need a present for Mrs. Mulch, and finding the right gift is not as easy as digging through the dirt. Their search turns into a funny, school-friendly adventure filled with the oddball charm readers expect from the Diary of a Worm world.
This Level One I Can Read story uses short sentences, familiar words, and bright illustrations to support children who are learning to read independently. It is a cheerful pick for young readers who like classroom stories, animal characters, and gentle humor with a wiggly twist.
6-8 Years
32 Pages
