A whimsical adventure that teaches children ages 7–12 about composting, worms and caring for the Earth.Perfect for teachers, parents, libraries, and garden centres.
Meet Pee Wee
Hi. I'm Pee Wee!
A curious red wiggler worm with a very important job.Every day I help turn old leaves, fruit scraps, and garden treasures into rich soil that helps flowers, trees, and vegetables grow.Come explore my magical world beneath the compost heap and discover how even the smallest creatures can make the biggest difference.
More Than a Story
Have Some Fun
A charming adventure filled with humour and heart.
Learn Something New
Facts about worms, composting, pollinators, and plants.
Spark Your Imagination
Colourful characters invite kids along for the ride.
Discover Nature
From tiny creatures to thriving gardens, life is all around us.
Peek Inside the Book
Learning Together
Pee Wee's Tip
As eggshells take a long time to break down, crush them before adding them to your backyard composter. In a vermicomposter, pulverized eggshells provide grit to help red wigglers digest their food and help keep the worm bin’s pH balanced.
Youth Up Front
Creative Corner
Critter Spotlight
What Our Readers Say
“As a teacher, I couldn’t help but think of all the activities that I would do with my students while I read the book.”
— Connie, Retired Teacher
Author & Artist
Larraine Roulston has been writing about environmental issues since the 1980s. Her work has appeared in Canadian Teacher Magazine, BioCycle, Today’s Seniors/Forever Young, community newspapers, and most recently, Harrowsmith Magazine.
A longtime volunteer with the Compost Council of Canada, Larraine is passionate about composting, healthy soil, and environmental education.
She lives with her husband, Pete, in a straw bale home in Northern Ontario, and continues to inspire children to become thoughtful stewards of the natural world.
Heather Brown enjoys cartooning and creating expressive pen-and-ink illustrations with a touch of humour. Illustrating Pee Wee’s Magical Compost Heap alongside her mother has made this a particularly meaningful project, giving her the opportunity to bring a whimsical cast of characters to life. Heather is a video editor and co-owner of Rusty Dog Films in Chicago, where she lives with her husband, Rik. She always looks forward to returning to Northern Ontario to visit family and friends.
Contact Us
Bulk orders are available for, but not limited to:• Schools
• Libraries
• Homeschool groups
• Garden clubs
• Environmental organizationsTell us approximately how many copies you need, and we’ll get back to you with pricing and availability.