{"product_id":"marl-and-the-worm-bin-jacqueline-cooper-9781997874447","title":"Marl and the Worm Bin: A Vermicomposting Adventure","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eMarl and the Worm Bin: A Vermicomposting Adventure\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eis a curiosity-filled picture book set inside a working compost bin, where a young worm named Marl begins to wonder where the food in his world comes from.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBorn in the darkness of the bin, Marl and his friend Squish wriggle upward through layers of soil, cardboard, peels, and scraps to discover how fresh food arrives. Along the way, they meet other worms, feel the bin tremble, and watch in awe as bright kitchen scraps rain down from above.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis engaging story gently introduces children to vermicomposting, composting worms, and the hidden ecosystem inside a worm bin. Their adventure naturally explores curiosity, teamwork, and how even tiny creatures help care for the earth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerfect for: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eParents looking for meaningful, science-adjacent picture books\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHomeschool families studying nature or environmental science\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClassrooms and school libraries exploring composting and sustainability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGarden centers and eco-conscious gift shops\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEarth Day and spring gardening themes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIncludes an educational back matter section about vermicomposting, composting worms around the world, what worms eat, and why worm castings matter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis softcover edition is ideal for everyday reading, gift giving, classroom collections. With richly textured mixed media illustrations and a calm, classic layout, it is a story that can be revisited season after season.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA thoughtful blend of storytelling and real-world science, \u003cem\u003eMarl and the Worm Bin\u003c\/em\u003e celebrates compost heroes and the small creatures that make a big difference.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Jacqueline Cooper\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 199787444X\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781997874447\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Little Goodbyes Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 08\/15\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 50\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.31lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 8.50w x 0.13d","brand":"Jacqueline Cooper","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48874735403263,"sku":"9781997874447","price":22.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/marl-and-the-worm-bin-jacqueline-cooper-9781997874447","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}