A brave little tiger isn't afraid of anything ... except worms. They are slimy, they wiggle, and you can't tell their tops from their bottoms. His fear of worms keeps him from enjoying a pot of flowers (there could be worms in the dirt!) and an apple (what if there's a worm inside?!) Even a book is suspect, because it might be about worms. Meanwhile, several worms pop up from the ground and see a scary tiger, but they love all the discards he's "given" them: dirt from a flowerpot, a half-eaten apple, and a book about tigers. They learn so much, and chase the nice little tiger to give him a "worm hug" of appreciation. Pacing and language just right for young readers will allow them to read aloud with expression while savoring the childlike humor of the story. (Ages 4-8)