> All Books > Book Series > Earl and Worm > Earl & Worm #2: The Big Mess and Other Stories

Look Inside

Part of the Earl and Worm Series

Earl & Worm #2: The Big Mess and Other Stories

By Greg Pizzoli

Paperback

Published on Sep 29, 2026 | 72 Pages

Amazon Barnes & Noble Books A Million Bookshop.org Target Walmart

Hardcover

Published on Jul 8, 2025 | 72 Pages

Amazon Barnes & Noble Books A Million Bookshop.org Target Walmart

Ebook

Published on Jul 8, 2025 | 72 Pages

Amazon Apple Books Barnes & Noble Books A Million Google Play Kobo

Audiobook Download

Published on Jul 8, 2025 | 0 Hours 14 Minutes

Apple Books Audible Barnes & Noble Google Play

Grades Preschool – 3
Ages 4–8

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.

A CCBC Choices List Selection!

★ "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

ISBN 9780593649695 (Paperback)
Published on Sep 29, 2026
Published by Knopf Books for Young Readers
Pages 72
Dimensions 6-7/8 x 8-1/4
Age Range 4-8 years
Grade Preschool - 3
Reading Level Lexile: 470L | Fountas/Pinnell: J

ISBN 9780593649701 (Hardcover)
Published on Jul 8, 2025
Published by Knopf Books for Young Readers
Pages 72
Dimensions 7-1/2 x 9
Age Range 4-8 years
Grade Preschool - 3
Reading Level Lexile: 470L | Fountas/Pinnell: J

ISBN 9780593649718 (Hardcover Library Binding)
Published on Jul 8, 2025
Published by Knopf Books for Young Readers
Pages 72
Dimensions 7-1/2 x 9
Age Range 4-8 years
Grade Preschool - 3
Reading Level Lexile: 470L | Fountas/Pinnell: J

ISBN 9780593649725 (Ebook)
Published on Jul 8, 2025
Published by Knopf Books for Young Readers
Pages 72
Age Range 4-8 years
Grade Preschool - 3
Reading Level Lexile: 470L | Fountas/Pinnell: J

ISBN 9798217168644 (Audiobook Download)
Published on Jul 8, 2025
Published by Listening Library
Age Range 4-8 years
Grade Preschool - 3
Reading Level Lexile: 470L | Fountas/Pinnell: J

Greg Pizzoli

Greg Pizzoli is the Theodor Seuss Geisel Award-winning creator of the Baloney and Friends graphic novel series, as well as the author and illustrator of the 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 PIZZA! A Slice of History.

Greg Pizzoli works in a studio he shares with his wife Kay Healy, who is a printmaker and author. They live in Philadelphia with their two daughters.