Where does the term bookworm come from?

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If you really like books, you've probably been told that you're “a bookworm.” But where does this expression come from? Do books really get worms? Does it mean that if you really like candy, you should also call yourself “a candyworm”?? 

The term “bookworm” does, in fact, have two meanings: The first meaning refers to a person who is an enthusiastic reader. “Sally is a bookworm, she read three Chapter Books over the weekend!” you might say. 

The other meaning for “bookworm” refers to any insects such as beetles, moths, or silverfish who hide or make their home inside of books! But when you want to crack open a book and have a good read, don’t be too worried about any worms or other bugs coming out. It is not very common for modern books to have bug-related problems. – It’s thought that older books had more trouble with bugs because of the type of glue used in their binding; most likely, the glue that is now used in book binding has ingredients in it that bugs don’t like as much!

Book Club!

What is your favorite book? Do you have just one, or do you have lots?! What makes each of your favorite books so special??

See if you can get some friends to come over one afternoon so that everyone can share their favorite books with one another! Take turns reading through each one (with some help from a grown-up, if you need it!) and make sure that everyone gets a chance to look at the pictures, too. – FUN!