Wiggle Waggle Fun: Stories and Rhymes for the Very Very Young

by Margaret Mayo

Waggle my fingers
And wriggle my toes
Waggle my shoulders
And wiggle my nose.

Here in one sumptuous collection are fun-filled stories and rhymes about teddy bears, tractors, animals, playtime, bathtime, and bedtime. Wiggle Waggle Fun is sure to delight young children with its rich mix of classic favorites and new treasures, just right for reading aloud and joining in. Twenty-four exceptional illustrators provide stunning artwork for the collection.

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens

64 pages, Hardcover

First published February 12, 2002

About the author

There is more than one author with this name

For the Romance novelist see: Margaret Mayo

Margaret Mary Cumming was born 10 May 1935 in London, England, the daughter of William John and Anna (Macleod) Cumming. On 28 July 1958, she married Peter Robin Mayo, a university lectured, and they had three children: Roderick, Katrina and Andrew.

Margaret Mayo was a children's literature and folktales writer. A former teacher, she uses her wide-ranging experience with children in her writing. She lives in Brighton.

Reviews

[Erin Buhr · Rating 4 out of 5]

Wiggle Waggle Fun is a darling collection of stories and rhymes. Ranging from familiar classics like "Over in the Meadow" to a Cheesy Macaroni version of Frere Jacques, Margaret Mayo has collected a diverse and delightful group of poems, stories, and songs that are perfect for the youngest readers. Everything included is brief, no more than a few pages long and most occupy only one side of a page which demonstrates a clear understanding of the attention span of the very young. Illustrated by twenty four talented artists, each page is a different style yet fits with the overall cheerful collection. The perfect collection to give as a gift to new parents that they will snuggle and read with their young ones for years to come.

[Tricia · Rating 4 out of 5]

Really enjoyed this compilation of rhymes and stories for children. Illustrated in different styles...including lots of different topics...something is bound to appeal to everyone in the toddler/preschool world.

[Molly · Rating 3 out of 5]

A collection of 26 short (very short) stories and rhymes, many familiar, some new, complete with full color illustrations. This is a nice book to have on hand for storytime programs.

[Emily Brown · Rating 4 out of 5]

PB16 - This book has a lot of different pieces within it and it is so cute. Very good for use with preschoolers and younger children.

[Bethe · Rating 3 out of 5]

Odd collection of familiar (to me) and unfamiliar rhymes, songs, poems, and short stories. Some familiar items have a slight twist. Wish the musical score was included for the recognizable ones that I couldn't quite remember the tune.