About the book
The Caldecott Honor winning classic about a brave and clever little worm from beloved picture book creator Leo Lionni.
A small green inchworm is proud of his skill at measuring anything—a robin’s tail, a flamingo’s neck, a toucan’s beak. Then one day a nightingale threatens to eat him if he cannot measure his song. Children will enjoy the clever inchworm’s solution and delight in finding the tiny hero on every page.
Every inch the classic, this was the first of Lionni’s books to win the Caldecott Honor.
Editions of Inch by Inch
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780307931252
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780375857645
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780375957642
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781524766146
Read an Excerpt
The Caldecott Honor winning classic about a brave and clever little worm from beloved picture book creator Leo Lionni.
A small green inchworm is proud of his skill at measuring anything—a robin’s tail, a flamingo’s neck, a toucan’s beak. Then one day a nightingale threatens to eat him if he cannot measure his song. Children will enjoy the clever inchworm’s solution and delight in finding the tiny hero on every page.
Every inch the classic, this was the first of Lionni’s books to win the Caldecott Honor.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Inch by Inch about?
The Caldecott Honor winning classic about a brave and clever little worm from beloved picture book creator Leo Lionni.
A small green inchworm is proud of his skill at measuring anything—a robin’s tail, a flamingo’s neck, a toucan’s beak. Then one day a nightingale threatens to eat him if he cannot measure his song. Children will enjoy the clever inchworm’s solution and delight in finding the tiny hero on every page.
Every inch the classic, this was the first of Lionni’s books to win the Caldecott Honor.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Inch by Inch?
Children’s, Teenage and Educational > Children’s / Teenage fiction and true stories > Children’s / Teenage fiction: Nature and animal stories
Where can I read a sample of Inch by Inch?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780307931252
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Inch by Inch?
Leo Lionni
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Inch by Inch is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780307931252) and hardcover(ISBN 9780375857645) and hardcover(ISBN 9780375957642) and paperback(ISBN 9781524766146)
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