I Can Only Draw Worms: questions to ask and activities to try
The author can only draw worms, so every character is a worm! I Can Only Draw Worms is a riotously funny, slightly bonkers counting book.
What age is it for? I Can Only Draw Worms is best for ages 3–6. Good for: Counting, silly humour and doing your best.
I Can Only Draw Worms (Will Mabbitt)
- Age
- 3-6
- Best for
- Counting, silly humour and doing your best
Count the worms together and enjoy the silliness. It's a lovely reminder that you don't have to be good at everything to make something fun.
What it helps with
- Counting to ten
- Humour and silliness
- Making the most of what you can do
- Confidence in drawing
Comprehension and discussion questions
Pick two or three, not all of them. “I don’t know” is a fine answer, and you can always come back to it another day.
- “What can the author draw?”
- “How many worms are on this page?”
- “Which worm was funniest?”
- “Did the drawings need to be fancy?”
- “What can you draw?”
- “Can you draw a worm with a hat?”
5-minute activities to try together
Worm drawing
Draw your own worms with hats, moustaches and funny faces.
Count and draw
Draw one worm, then two, then three... up to ten.
Free printables: I Can Only Draw Worms worksheet and activity pack
This book’s one-page worksheet with the questions and activities above, plus our activity pack: printable scenario cards, three 5-minute activities and a “What could I try?” page for practising everyday skills together. Enter your email and download them straight away.
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If your child liked this, try
The Dot (Peter H. Reynolds)
- Best for
- Children who say 'I can't' before they've tried
- Age
- 4-8
Beautiful Oops! (Barney Saltzberg)
- Best for
- Little ones who get upset about spills, tears and smudges
- Age
- 2-6
Yucky Worms (Vivian French and Jessica Ahlberg)
- Best for
- Discovering how amazing worms really are
- Age
- 4-8
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By the Growing Wise team · Last reviewed: 10 October 2026
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