Wiggle Jiggle

by Alan Dapre

Wiggle Jiggle is a bright and exciting preschool picture book adventure for young readers and book sharers.It's Wee Panda Bear's Birthday and she has grown an inch in the night. She wiggles and jiggles but her black coat is too tight. When no friends come to play Wee Bear sets off to find them, but nobody is at home. She goes back to her room full of gloom ... and gets a brilliant surprise.A warm wiggly jiggly tale about friendship for anyone who has ever wanted the best Birthday ever.

24 pages, Kindle Edition

First published November 28, 2012

About the author

Alan Dapré is an experienced children's author and playwright with over 60 traditionally published books.

His Porridge the Tartan Cat' series (Floris Books) is for young readers aged 6 to 9, and offers up a cat's-eye view of an adventurous fun-loving family, who each have a surprising secret. 

The six books feature engaging characters, such as Porridge, Gadget Grandad, Groovy Gran and Fergus Mc Fungus. Plus the twins, Isla and Ross. 

After 8 years writing for television, Alan is back to writing children's stories. A former Deputy Headteacher, he is dedicated to sparking children's imaginations.

"I wanted to write about two energetic, resourceful and empowered children. Go-getters, who deal head on with anything that life (or a baddy) throws at them. They had to be equal, but different, so I made them non-identical twins.

Ross is hands-on and sporty. Isla thinks on her feet and is up for any challenge.

This is a lot of wordplay and comedy in all my Porridge the Tartan Cat books. Children say to me they enjoy finding new things each time they re-read one.

If you - or a child you know - wishes to rate or review any of my books (1-5 Stars) please do.

My work is full of fun and comedy and I love to surprise my readers too. The key is to listen to your audience and to reflect their fun, energy and spontaneity."

Alan has written extensively for education publishers such as Ginn, Heinemann & Pearson. His published plays are read & performed in schools worldwide. Alan's work spans a range of reading levels, from young Primary age readers to teenagers.

Reviews

[Sandra Stiles · Rating 5 out of 5]

I gave this book to my seven year old granddaughter to read. Here is what she thought of the book. I thought it was surprising and fun. I thought it had lots of funny things and new things. I had never seen a bear wear a coat before. I thought the funny thing was the bear was talking in funny ways, like rhyming. I really liked the rhyming. My favorite part was when she was wondering why the room was so dark and all of her friends jumped out and surprised her.

My Thoughts:
I loved the fact that my granddaughter re-read it again and again and just kept talking about it. She felt sad for the bear when she couldn’t find her friends. She was glad that they gave her a birthday party. I love that she could find a book that one, she can relate to and respond to. Secondly, I love that she found a book to read to me and to her two year old brother.

[Sheila · Rating 5 out of 5]

Beautifully illustrated book about a panda who's friends can't be found to celebrate her birthday. Cute story, wonderful, colorful drawings.