WORM'S LOST & FOUND

In this Swiss import, Worm solicits the help of a friend when his beloved hat goes missing.

Worm runs a successful lost-and-found office. He’s shocked when he readies himself to leave for work one day and realizes he can’t find his hat. Worm’s unfamiliar with losing things himself, so he calls on best friend Seal for assistance. Worm gets frustrated while searching for the hat, but ultimately Seal’s good advice proves true when the cap eventually turns up. Seal’s three-step process for locating lost items is one that many little readers will find helpful, and Worm’s very real anger at the situation is relatable. Worm himself is a sweet little guy, peach-colored with black rings. He’s anthropomorphized, with red cheeks and a friendly smile, the end of his body serving as a sort of hand as he holds a pencil and types on the computer. Seal is equally darling, donning an apron and stirring pancake batter in an attempt to boost Worm’s spirits. Some illustrations are spread across two pages, while others convey action with a series of four panels on a single page—a design choice that keeps the story moving and gives readers plenty to take in. The final page consists of an array of lost objects hidden throughout the book for readers to find.

An effective, relatable depiction of a frustrating and all-too-common experience.