Give the gift of a friendship story that will warm little hearts — and gently introduce the magic of graphic novels along the way!

Worm and Caterpillar Are Friends is a joyful, affirming early reader about two best friends who discover that true friendship survives even the biggest changes. When Caterpillar disappears and emerges as Butterfly, Worm must learn that what's inside a friend is what truly counts. Perfect for budding readers aged 4–6, this Level 1 Ready-to-Read Graphics book makes the graphic novel format completely accessible, with clear panels, speech bubbles, and a handy how-to guide for reading comics right at the front of the book.

Award-Winning Story: A Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor Book, Kirkus Reviews Best Graphic Novel & Comic, New York Public Library Best Book, and Chicago Public Library Best of the Best Book — recognised by the experts parents and teachers trust.
Perfect Introduction to Graphic Novels: Easy-to-follow panels, speech bubbles, and sequential storytelling give beginning readers a confident, supported entry point into the graphic novel format.
Meaningful Life Lessons: Explores themes of change, identity, and unconditional friendship in a way that is gentle, funny, and genuinely moving for young readers and the grown-ups reading alongside them.
Accessible Vocabulary: Designed for emerging readers with age-appropriate language that builds confidence without ever feeling like a lesson.

"A Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor Book" — American Library Association

"Best Graphic Novel & Comic" — Kirkus Reviews

"Best Book" — New York Public Library

"Best of the Best Book" — Chicago Public Library

About the Author

Kaz Windness is the author and illustrator of Worm and Caterpillar Are Friends. With a gift for warm, expressive illustration and storytelling that resonates with the youngest readers, Kaz brings both the humour and the heart of true friendship to life on every page.

Product Details

Publisher: Simon Spotlight
Publication date: January 31, 2023
Language: English
Print length: 64 pages
ISBN-13: 9781665920001
Reading age: Ages 4–6
Dimensions: 8.99 x 6.11 x 0.17 inches

Worm and Caterpillar Are Friends: Ready-to-Read Graphics Level 1