Kevin McCloskey, author portrait
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Kevin McCloskey

Kevin McCloskey is the author of the critically acclaimed TOON Books Giggle and Learn series and a retired illustration professor at Pennsylvania’s Kutztown University. His first Giggle and Learn book, We Dig Worms, was described as “a winning combination of facts and gross-out fun” by the New York Times. His wife (a librarian!) asked for a fun worm book to read at the library, so he came up with an informative and silly story that evolved into a now-beloved series.
Wild about Capybaras
Caterpillars: What Will I Be When I Get to be Me?
Ants Don't Wear Pants!
Snails Are Just My Speed!
Something's Fishy
We Dig Worms!

Books

Wild about Capybaras
Caterpillars: What Will I Be When I Get to be Me?
Ants Don't Wear Pants!
Snails Are Just My Speed!
Something's Fishy
We Dig Worms!

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