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Earl & Worm #2: The Big Mess and Other Stories
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  • Published: 5 January 2027
  • ISBN: 9780593649695
  • Imprint: RHUS Children's Books
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 72
  • RRP: $12.99

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

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5 Jan 2027
Hardback
30 Sept 2025
EBook
8 July 2025
Audiobook
8 July 2025
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8 July 2025
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Beloved 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!

A THEODOR SEUSS GEISEL AWARD HONOR BOOK

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!

Geisel Award-winning creator Greg Pizzoli delivers three giggle-inducing stories that will delight fans of other iconic duos like Elephant and Piggie or Pizza and Taco.
  • Published: 5 January 2027
  • ISBN: 9780593649695
  • Imprint: RHUS Children's Books
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 72
  • RRP: $12.99
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About the author

Greg Pizzoli

Greg Pizzoli is the Theodor Seuss Geisel Award-winning creator of the Baloney and Friends graphic novel series, as well as the author and illustrator of the 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 PIZZA! A Slice of History.

Greg Pizzoli works in a studio he shares with his wife Kay Healy, who is a printmaker and author. They live in Philadelphia with their two daughters.
portrait photo of Greg Pizzoli

Also by Greg Pizzoli

When the Sun Goes Down
Earl & Worm #3: Snow Problem and Other Stories
Lucky Duck
Hooray for DNA!
Pizza!
Crunch the Shy Dinosaur
The Quest for Z
See all

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

Praise for Earl & Worm #1: The Bad Idea and Other Stories:
* "New readers are about to start a long and wonderful friendship with this impeccable new series." —School Library Journal, starred review

"A winsome tale that charts the ups and downs of friendship with aplomb." —Kirkus Reviews
"An endearing pair with plenty to share about friendship and fun." —Booklist
"[A] package that kids and families will read for the love of story." —The Horn Book

Praise 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

"Another surefire hit in this winsome series." —Kirkus Reviews