{"product_id":"marl-and-the-worm-bin-a-vermicomposting-adventure-hardcover","title":"Marl and the Worm Bin: A Vermicomposting Adventure - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJacqueline Cooper\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eJacqueline Cooper\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eMarl and the Worm Bin: A Vermicomposting Adventure\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eis a curiosity-filled picture book set inside a working compost bin, where a young worm named Marl begins to wonder where the food in his world comes from.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBorn in the darkness of the bin, Marl and his friend Squish wriggle upward through layers of soil, cardboard, peels, and scraps to discover how fresh food arrives. Along the way, they meet other worms, feel the bin tremble, and watch in awe as bright kitchen scraps rain down from above.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis engaging story gently introduces children to vermicomposting, composting worms, and the hidden ecosystem inside a worm bin. Their adventure naturally explores curiosity, teamwork, and how even tiny creatures help care for the earth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerfect for: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Parents looking for meaningful, science-adjacent picture books\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Homeschool families studying nature or environmental science\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e - Classrooms and school libraries exploring composting and sustainability\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e - Garden centers and eco-conscious gift shops\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e - Earth Day and spring gardening themes\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIncludes an educational back matter section about vermicomposting, composting worms around the world, what worms eat, and why worm castings matter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis deluxe hardcover edition is designed as a keepsake-quality book, ideal for gift giving, classroom collections, and public library shelves. With richly textured mixed media illustrations and a calm, classic layout, it is a story that can be revisited season after season.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA thoughtful blend of storytelling and real-world science, \u003cem\u003eMarl and the Worm Bin\u003c\/em\u003e celebrates compost heroes and the small creatures that make a big difference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.25 x 8.5 x 8.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 01, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43355091206233,"sku":"9781997874157","price":39.38,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0736\/6465\/9545\/files\/JBhpzoUDrq9781997874157.webp?v=1779864947","url":"https:\/\/warrenssanctuaryofthemind.myshopify.com\/products\/marl-and-the-worm-bin-a-vermicomposting-adventure-hardcover","provider":"Warren's sanctuary of the mind","version":"1.0","type":"link"}