Earl & Worm #2

The Big Mess and Other Stories

Greg Pizzoli

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Knopf Books for Young Readers
08 July 2025

Children's & young adult fiction & true stories

Series: Earl and Worm

Beloved Geisel Award-winning author Greg Pizzoli is back with book two in the fan favorite early reader series of two unlikely friends, Earl and Worm, that is sure to make kids belly laugh!

Earl and Worm couldn't be more different--but they also are also the best of friends. So when Earl's mess gets out of hand, Worm is sure she can help. And when a lucky penny turns rotten, rain-soaked Earl helps Worm see the sunny side. Through it all, the pair's funny hijinks turn tender . . . and the big mess ends up where they least expect it!

Come along for three giggle-inducing stories that will have kids hooting along soon after they've outgrown Elephant and Piggy.

Geisel Award-winning creator Greg Pizzoli delivers three giggle-inducing stories that will have kids hooting along soon after they've outgrown Elephant and Piggie.

By: Greg Pizzoli
Imprint: Knopf Books for Young Readers
Country of Publication: United States
Volume: 2
Dimensions: Height: 236mm, Width: 198mm, Spine: 13mm
Weight: 403g
ISBN: 9780593649718
ISBN 10: 0593649710
Series: Earl and Worm
Pages: 72
Publication Date: 08 July 2025
Recommended Age: From 4 to 8 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , English as a second language
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Greg Pizzoli is the creator of the Baloney and Friends graphic novel series, as well as the author and illustrator of the award-winning picture books The Watermelon Seed, Good Night Owl, and The Book Hog. He also writes nonfiction for kids, including the New York Times Best Illustrated title Tricky Vic, and he is the illustrator of the Jack series by Mac Barnett. Greg Pizzoli works in a studio he shares with his wife, Kay Healy, who is a printmaker and fiber artist. They live in South Philadelphia with their two daughters, dog, and cats.

Reviews for Earl & Worm #2: The Big Mess and Other Stories

★ ""Readers will find their expectations joyfully upended at every turn in this charming title."" —School Library Journal, starred review ""Pizzoli’s expertise in marrying words and cartoon-style pictures will support new readers’ decoding skills while enhancing the storytelling....Another surefire hit in this winsome series."" —Kirkus Reviews