Wilbert The Worm, by Harpreet M Dayal | Book Spotlight

The Children’s Book Review | January 23, 2016

When Wilbert the Worm takes a trip above ground, he meets a spider and a digger bee who stand in his way. Will Wilbert overcome these bullies and see all the wonderful things he has been told about?

Age Range: 6-8

Paperback: 84 pages

Wilbert the Worm

Written by Harpreet M Dayal

Illustrated by Joanna Scott

Publisher’s Synopsis: Under a bed of roses and yellow daisies lives a shy and quiet worm named Wilbert. He often hears about all the wonderful things to see above ground from his friend Amy the Ant but he himself has never been. When Wilbert finally decides to take a trip above ground, he meets a spider and a digger bee who stand in his way. Will Wilbert overcome these bullies and see all the wonderful things his friend talks about?

Ages 6-8 | Publisher: Blurb | 2017 | ISBN-13: 978-0995052703

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About the Authors

Harpreet M Dayal was born and raised in London, England. She holds a BA in Business and Psychology from London Metropolitan University. The story of Wilbert’s fear of the unknown very much mirrors her own fears of moving away from familiarity and comfort to somewhere new. Having spent all her life in England, she began the process of moving to Canada to start a new chapter of her life with her husband. This short book for children taps into the ideas of overcoming fears, standing up for your dreams, following your heart and accepting change.

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5 Comments

Charlene Underhill on February 1, 2017 2:42 pm

So cute, hope I can win for my grandchildren!

Sunnymay on February 6, 2017 9:28 pm

Reminds me of the song, “There was an old lady who swallowed a fly … (then there’s plenty more things that get eaten).

Bianca Schulze on February 24, 2017 9:22 am

Congratulations to the 2 winners of the WILBERT THE WORM giveaway: Victoria S. ( AL) and Judy K. (VA). You’ll each be receiving a signed copy very soon.

- Charlene Underhill on March 2, 2017 4:41 pm
  
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Victoria Scott on March 28, 2017 1:33 pm

Thank you so much, I received my copy today! This is going in my eldest daughter’s Easter basket and will have a special place in her collection!