Wriggle And Roar!

What do our readers think of Wriggle And Roar!? (Generated from the text of reviews of the book)

Children enjoy the catchy rhymes, colourful pictures and chances to make noises and movements as they join in. A few children find some poems less engaging than others, especially when the book is read without its accompanying CD.

What does the Pageticker team say about Wriggle And Roar!?

We love this lively collection of action rhymes, which turns reading into an energetic game of sounds, movements and make-believe. Julia Donaldson’s bouncy verse and Nick Sharratt’s bright illustrations make it especially enjoyable to share aloud, while the simple poems help younger children explore rhythm, rhyme, animals and body movements. It is best suited to children who enjoy joining in; allow plenty of space for wriggling, roaring and dancing.

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What is Wriggle And Roar! about?

This lively collection of rhymes invites children to engage in playful actions and sounds. From swinging like a chimpanzee to snapping like a crocodile, each verse encourages movement and imagination. Julia Donaldson's rhythmic text, paired with Nick Sharratt's vibrant illustrations, makes 'Wriggle and Roar!' a delightful read-aloud experience for young readers.

About the author

Julia Donaldson is a much-loved British author who has written many wonderful books for children. She is best known for creating 'The Gruffalo', a story about a clever mouse and a magical creature. Julia often works with illustrator Axel Scheffler to bring her fun and imaginative stories to life.

Discussion ideas around Wriggle And Roar!

Animal actions: Which animal would you most like to copy in the book, and how would you move and sound?

Being someone else: Why might it be fun to pretend you are a chimpanzee, crocodile or snake for a while?

Sounds and rhyme: Which words or sounds make the poems easiest to join in with, and can you invent a new rhyming line?

Moving together: How could a group perform one of the rhymes so that everyone has a part to play?

Imagination and real life: What action from the book could you use in a game outside, and what new rule would you make for it?