Worm Weather

Penguin Core Concepts

by Jean Taft, Matt Hunt (Illustrator)

Drip, drop,
skip and hop.

Splish, splash,
sidewalk dash!
It's worm weather!

Join in the rainy-day fun, as kids splash through the puddles, affecting another weather enthusiast, a nearby worm. An imaginative and playful story, readers will love seeing the worm delight in the weather just as much as the kids.

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens, Storytime, Science, Nature, Animals

32 pages, Paperback

First published October 31, 2015

Reviews

[Jon Nakapalau · Rating 5 out of 5]

Brought back lots of good memories - walking home in the rain from grade school. Always felt sorry for the worms that were on the sidewalk - nowhere to go but up - and that was not a good place to be. Still a very nice story with vibrant art. Great to read on a rainy day!

[Luisa Knight · Rating 3 out of 5]

It's a simple narrative for the littles but one they'll enjoy!

Ages: 2 - 5

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[Charity Craig · Rating 4 out of 5]

A fun rhyming book for storytime! I used this in a toddler program and they liked wiggling like the worms!

[Michelle Farella · Rating 3 out of 5]

Okay, although it isn't about worms.

[Jolynne Dougherty · Rating 5 out of 5]

Worms, weather, muddy puddles - Lots of weather and worms. Children enjoy a rainy day with thunder, lightning, sunshine and rainbows, and of course, worms. Short phrases of rhyming text drop like rain and will engage infants, toddlers and preschoolers alike.

[Stephanie · Rating 4 out of 5]

A book that is great for spring and young readers. Simple and one kids can easily relate to for sure.

[Sarah Mismash · Rating 4 out of 5]

I personally wasn’t impressed with the words (thought the concept was cute!) but my 18 month old stopped what he was doing to come over and lay down on the couch and listen, which he has literally never done before so I’m guessing I’m not the target audience 😂

[Dena]

Really cute, full of the joy of playing outside in all kinds of weather…planning to give as a gift to a 4-year old.

[Desi · Rating 4 out of 5]

A great book to share for the rainy weather in the Spring along with onomatopoeia and rhyming.

[Cheri · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great for rhyming and onomatopoeia!

[Kalynne]

Date: 01.24.25
Attendees: 104
Theme: Worms

Introduction and announcements: Shake My Sillies Out by Raffi with shaker eggs

Book one: Worm Weather by Jen Taft

Song/rhyme/game one: Can You Wiggle Like a Worm?

Book two: What About Worms!? By Ryan T. Higgins

Song/rhyme/game two: The Roly Poly Roll by Super Simple Songs

Book three: The Worm Family Has It’s Picture Taken by Jennifer Frank

Song/ rhyme/ game three: Herman the Worm

Activity: https://i.ytimg.com/vi/8svy1SEP1o8/ma...

[Anna · Rating 3 out of 5]

It was a cute book. Not a lot of text, but lots of rhyming that flows real well. At the beginning of the book there are some questions/ideas to start a discussion after you've read the book so that was pretty cool. The illustrations are cute as well! I really liked the details in the illustrations like the pizza window sign.

[E · Rating 4 out of 5]

Beautiful illustrations of rainy day walk to pizza place and park, but I kept wondering why it was titled, Worm Weather. We do see the worms get excited about the rainy weather and make their way above ground. But the story is not really focused on the worms. And the text was a little sparse for my liking. That said it was well written.

[Ersa S. · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a wonderful book to read to toddlers and infants about rainy weather. I loved the simple rhyming scheme continued well throughout the book and each sentence was short and sweet.

This would be wonderful too for young readers to discuss what they see on the page and how they can match the words to the pictures.

Not super great for storytime however, as the book is rather small.

[Heather Meeks · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a really cute book about spring, rain, and worms. While rhyming, it talks of things to do on a rainy day and how you know it is worm weather. I would use this book in a unit introducing spring and/or weather.

[Angela De Groot · Rating 4 out of 5]

Like the Core Concepts note to parents and educators in the beginning. Good explanation as to how the concepts of Imagination and Weather help develop cognitive skill, science concepts, predictions and response.
Text and pictures are engaging. Good read aloud and/or Early Reader.

[Kylie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very cute illustrations and simple rhyming text show two children outside enjoying the rainy, worm weather. When it starts thundering, they head inside for some pizza until the storm stops and a rainbow appears

[Pi · Rating 3 out of 5]

Bardzo miła rymowanka, przepięknie zilustrowana. O tym co dzieci mogą robić, gdy czekają na dobrą pogodę. Naprawdę ślicznie to wygląda i jest idealne dla małego czytelnika. Ogromne ilustracje, które wpływają na wyobraźnię i niewiele tekstu. Urocza!

[Maexo♡ · Rating 3 out of 5]

I love rain and this was the perfect little book to read on a rainy day like today. I didn't realize how many things these kids got into like plopping into a giant mud puddle or stomping away with worms.
I definitely recommend this book to anyone who likes rainy days and cute books.

[Rick · Rating 1 out of 5]

Uninspired. Only a few lines of text. Mediocre illustrations. Kids didn't care for it.

[Lee Ann · Rating 3 out of 5]

A good ode to rainy weather. 3/5 stars.

[Rachel · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great rhyming book with adventure in the rain!

[Lilsims900 · Rating 4 out of 5]

It was good for my cousin

[Stefanie Kline · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a cute book with lots of rhyming but really had nothing to do with worms.

[Deja Bertucci]

worms, rain, rhymes, raincoats, playing

[Emma Rosaria Hermione · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love reading this to Emma

[Mama’s Hysa Book Club · Rating 4 out of 5]

It has been raining around here recently and this little book is just the sweetest!

[Lady reading under the Willow · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cute for littles. 🙂

[Miss Sarah · Rating 3 out of 5]

The adventures of two children out on a rainy day exploring the weather that brings worms out. easy words. toddler and up

[Peacegal · Rating 3 out of 5]

Simple, rhyming text celebrates the sights and sounds of rainy spring/summer weather.