Earl  Worm 2 The Big Mess and Othe..., Greg Pizzoli
Earl  Worm 2 The Big Mess and Othe..., Greg Pizzoli
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Earl & Worm #2: The Big Mess and Other Stories

Author: Greg Pizzoli

Series: Earl and Worm #2

Narrator: Greg Pizzoli

Unabridged: 14 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 07/08/2025


Synopsis

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.

About The Author

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

Goodreads review by Jessica on July 17, 2025

4.5 SO CUTE!!!!!!!!......more

Goodreads review by Barbara on July 11, 2025

In the second outing of these two unlikely friends, Earl and Worm face some of life's challenges in three short stories. The digital artwork is child-friendly, and the accessible text is perfect for youngsters who are starting to read independently. In the first story, "The Big Mess," Worm, who is a......more

Goodreads review by Kaitlyn on January 25, 2025

There are three stories in this book. The first story is all about Worm cleaning her house while Earl has a big mess. Worm suggests that she help Earl clean, but she ends up taking all of earls old/broken things and then her house becomes a mess! The second story is about finding a lucky penny, howe......more

Goodreads review by Lori on July 05, 2025

Best friend duo Earl and Worm return for another collection of short, early reader friendly adventures in Greg Pizzoli’s THE BIG MESS AND OTHER STORIES. Accompanied by supportive illustrations, the stories use everyday moments to celebrate how the warm friendship between the two somewhat mismatched......more

Goodreads review by Chrissy on June 06, 2025

Pizzoli brings his usual gentle humor and friendly characters to this small story about two good friends. As usual, the jokes are not particularly hard to see coming, but it's the characters reactions to them that surprise and entertain the reader. A fun read, this should be good for sharing with ki......more


Quotes

★ "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