CAROL BRENDLER holds a master's degree in writing for children and young adults from the Vermont College of Fine Arts. She lives in Ottawa, Canada. Winnie Finn, Worm Farmer is her first book. ARD HOYT has illustrated many acclaimed picture books, including Some Dog! by Mary Casanova and the best-selling I'm a Manatee by John Lithgow. He lives in Bentonville, Arkansas.
"The story presents such a winning heroine, Winnie, part-scientist, part-entrepreneur, that you may consider raising worms as a hobby." --Chicago Tribune"The back of the book has instructions for how to start your own worm farm to help your garden; which makes this book a great one for sparking a family project next summer." --The News & Observer"Winnie's spunky, good-natured heart anchors a gentle and entertaining read." --School Library Journal"Hoyt's sprightly cartoons add just the right amount of humorous action to Winnie's worm-farming tasks, while Winnie's winning personality allows readers to learn a bit about the positive aspects of worm composting. An author's note includes directions for creating a worm farm and sources." --Kirkus Reviews
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