Walter the worm is famous for his wiggles. He’s got moves the garden bugs can’t stop talking about—like the Twisty Noodle and the Loop-de-Limp. But one morning, Walter feels… off. His wiggle won’t wiggle, his shimmy feels shaky, and no amount of upside-down worm yoga seems to help.

When even the beetles and grasshoppers can’t cheer him up, it’s a wise old mushroom who offers the simplest advice of all: maybe what Walter really needs is rest.

The Worm Who Didn’t Want to Wiggle is a Cub Club original for ages 3 to 6—a lighthearted tale with plenty of giggles and a gentle reminder that even the wiggliest of us need a break sometimes.

This story gently supports: • Normalizing rest and slow days • Listening to body cues • Emotional resilience through humor • Self-compassion for children who feel “off”

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