# The Worm and the Bird

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- Book: [The Worm and the Bird](https://www.bookquiver.com/coralie-bickford-smith/the-worm-and-the-bird) ([The Worm and the Bird.md](https://www.bookquiver.com/coralie-bickford-smith/the-worm-and-the-bird.md))
- Authors: [Coralie Bickford-Smith](https://www.bookquiver.com/coralie-bickford-smith)
- Publisher: Penguin
- ISBN: 978-18-4614-923-8
- Pages: 64
- Published: 2018-10-25
- Language: en_GB
- Binding: Softcover

## Description

**Nominated for the CILIP Kate Greenaway Medal and shortlisted for the British Book Design and Production Awards 2018** This is the story of a worm in the earth, a bird in the trees, and the joy to be found in life's smallest moments, from the award-winning creator of The Fox and the Star. 'Gorgeous' The Times 'The loveliest offering for small readers' Amanda Craig, 'Best Children's Books of 2017' 'Absolutely stunning. A very sweet story with a touch of dark humour too. Wonderful' Chris Haughton, author of A Bit Lost