Wormy is taken with a flock of passing butterflies, so the two ask a raccoon florist what kind of flower they should plant to attract some. When the recommended flower becomes home to two little green caterpillars, they're a bit put off but soon take a shine to the critters. But then the caterpillars disappear before they have a chance to say good-bye.
As in the Owly comics, symbols and small pictures take the place of words in the dialogue balloons (e.g., when the raccoon wishes the duo good luck by saying a four-leafed clover). The story's midsection is perhaps a little too drawn out for a compact picture-book read, and kids hip to where butterflies come from will easily predict the final twist. On the other hand, the opportunity to decode the dialogue visuals will keep viewers engaged throughout this gently challenging offering. The big cartoon illustrations? A blast! - Ian Chipman BOOKLIST, February 15, 2011, Owly and Wormy, Friends All Aflutter! Andy Runton, S&S/Atheneum, $15.99 (40p) ISBN 978-1-4169-5774-4 Fans of Runton's series of graphic novels know about Owly and Wormy's warm friendship and Owly's love for all living things.
In the duo's first picture book, Owly learns that in order to attract the butterflies he yearns for, he must plant milkweed in his garden however, he and Wormy are disconcerted by the caterpillars that show up. Since there's no text, their heated discussion is portrayed through speech balloons containing miniature illustrations and energetic punctuation: " = !" Wormy protests.
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