Wilfred – the worm who would not Wriggle

Wilfred is a happy wriggling worm until a blackbird comes catching worms for his babies. After a number of terrifying events, Wilfred is too scared to move. There is danger all around him, so what will our frightened worm do? The story is written to entertain children but it is also to teach them about the importance of worms to the environment.

Worms are hungry little creatures and have the capacity to eat their own body weight in food every day! So, what role do earthworms play? Amongst other things, their diet consists of dead plants, fallen leaves, fungi, bacteria and even dead animals. When they eat, worms break down and recycle this organic matter within the soil which helps naturally fertilise the earth and ensure it’s packed with vital nutrients.

Synopsis of ‘Wilfred – the worm who would not Wriggle’ by Andrew Bickerton:

Giving a worm’s eye view of our planet ‘Wilfred – the worm who would not wriggle’ tells the story of a worm who is so frightened by all the dangers he faces that he stops wriggling. But, when he learns about the important role worms play in the world, he becomes a happy and proud wriggling worm again.

Although it is a simple, light-hearted story for children. Andrew Bickerton’s book, with charming full colour illustrations by Sally Bishop, also teaches them about how important worms are for us, for wildlife and the environment. The follow-up sections give some amazing factual information about worms and also provide some ideas for activities for children to try.

About the author:

Andrew Bickerton is a retired English teacher and keen conservationist living in the Norfolk countryside. He has written and directed numerous amateur dramatic productions and published two other children’s books highlighting the importance of wildlife and the environment. His first book ‘Leaf’ describes the lifecycle of a single leaf, which was quickly followed by ‘Bumble!’ – a story describing the threats facing bees and other pollinators from chemicals and loss of habitat. His new book continues his writing which aims to teach children about the natural world around us. ‘Wilfred – the worm who would not Wriggle’ by Andrew Bickerton, illustrated by Sally Bishop (ISBN 978-18397556680),is published by Grosvenor House and is available at Amazon in paperback, RRP £7.79. For details see: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Wilfred-worm-who-would-wriggle/dp/1839755660/