Carl and the Meaning of Life
Written and Illustrated by Deborah Freedman
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Summary:
Carl is an earthworm. He spends his days happily tunneling in the soil until a field mouse asks him a simple question that stops him short: "Why?" Carl's quest takes him on an adventure to meet all the animals of the forest, each of whom seems to know exactly what they were put on this earth to do, unlike the curious Carl. But it's not until the world around him has changed that Carl begins to realize everyone, no matter how small, makes a big difference just by being themselves.
Patron Reviews:
Patron Reviews:
Jake, second grade: This was a good book.
Hezekiah, second grade: I liked it.
Logan, second grade: It was okay.
Lankston, second grade: This book was okay.
Harper, second grade: I liked the pictures.
Cade, third grade: I loved it a lot. The illustrations were gooooood!
Evan, third grade: I loved all of the creativity. Overall, it's a pretty good book.
Luke, third grade: I loved it. It has great pictures and words. It was the best book I have ever read.
Kalan, third grade: Everybody has meaning.
Meredith, fourth grade: This book helps people (and worms) understand that they are important to our world. The watercolors make the grass, bushes, and trees look like they are far away.
Wendall, adult: Carl, a little worm, is searching for the meaning of life. The illustrations depict wide-open, empty expanses through which the little worm wanders, searching for philosophical insight. Throughout the book Carl meets up with various animals that appear to have some purpose in life. Is there any fulfilling role for a worm in this dark, saturated environment?
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