A first edition of this modern classic children’s book, following a heroic worm captured by an evil lizard only to be rescued by his animal friends. Illustrated by Axel Scheffler. Julia Donaldson is one of the bestselling children’s authors of all time, best-known for her rhyming stories including The Gruffalo, Zog, Room on the Broom, The Snail and the Whale and more. Hardback, published by Alison Green Books in 2012. First edition, first printing, with full number line to 1. Original jacket. In very good condition indeed, minimal wear externally and clean inside with no writing or markings.