How to Catch a Bookworm

From the New York Times and USA Today bestselling series comes a delightfully book-tacular new adventure...do YOU have what it takes to catch a BOOKWORM?

Read alongside the How to Catch kids as they scour their books for the squiggly-giggly Bookworm that has escaped their local bookstore! It's up to the Catch Club kids to find this wiggly critter before class begins. Filled with STEAM concepts and an adorably bookish creature, this hilarious picture book is parents, educators, and readers ages 4-10.

Allow me to introduce myself.

I am what is called a BOOKWORM.

Books are what make me happy!

I dive right in, wiggle and squirm.

Also in the How to Catch Series:

• How to Catch a Unicorn
• How to Catch a Mermaid
• How to Catch Bigfoot
• How to Catch a Dinosaur
• How to Catch a Dragon
• And more!

Happy Birthday, How to Catch! Celebrate the 10 Year Anniversary with How to Catch a Bookworm!

Author: Alice Walstead
Publisher: Sourcebooks Wonderland
Published: 04/07/2026
Pages: 40
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.65lbs
Size: 8.25h x 8.25w x 0.35d
ISBN: 9781464289392
Audience: Ages 9-12

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 2.5
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 550653 / How to Catch a Bookworm

About the Author
Walstead, Alice: -

Alice Walstead is a children's book author who loves to make kids smile. Before becoming an author, she trained at the Wonderland Academy of Wacky Science and Unusual Magic, where she realized that as much as she liked making rainbows and riding unicorns, she enjoyed writing better. With a pup by her side and a fierce, dragon-like sass, Alice truly aims to delight readers of all ages with her silly stories.

Samaniego, César: -

César was born in Barcelona and he grew up smelling his father's oil paints, reading his comic books, and trying to paint over his drawings. But until he meet his wife, he didn't realize that he wanted to be an illustrator. So he went to Llotja Arts School, and since then, he has illustrated many children's books across numerous publishing houses. Now he lives in Canet de Mar, a small town on the coast of Barcelona with his wife, his daughter, five cats, and a crazy dog.

Elkerton, Andy: -

Andy Elkerton is a children's book illustrator who loves to create creatures that are impossible to catch! He is known for his work on the New York Times bestselling How to Catch series and is based in the United Kingdom.