Worm likes school . . . almost as much as he likes weekends. The best part of school for Worm is his teacher, Mrs. Mulch. When Mrs. Mulch misses a day of class, Worm and his friends discover that it's her birthday. Who knew teachers could take the day off? Who knew teachers had birthdays? Worm does know one thing­—he has to figure out the perfect present.The first I Can Read based on the acclaimed Diary of a Worm picture book by Doreen Cronin and Harry Bliss captures the fun of the original series, and leaves readers wiggling for more.