I Am Wriggly

I Am

by Michael Rosen, Robert Starling (illustrator)

Playful and jubilant, Michael Rosen’s read-aloud delight captures the can’t-sit-still spirit of children with energy to burn.

This bunny is so wriggly! Around and around, on the ground, it waves its feet and drums out a beat. It just can’t stop! But, phew—it’s tiring being this wriggly! Melding an exuberant text by rhyming master Michael Rosen with bold and bouncing illustrations from Robert Starling, this third in a series exploring early childhood emotions is a go-to book to share with little ones. The author’s introductory note to grown-ups invites readers to use I Am Wriggly as a springboard for interactive play.

Genres: Picture Books, Storytime, Animals, Childrens, Rabbits, Fiction, Humor

32 pages, Hardcover

First published August 20, 2024

About the author

Michael Rosen, a recent British Children’s Laureate, has written many acclaimed books for children, including WE'RE GOING ON A BEAR HUNT, illustrated by Helen Oxenbury, and I’M NUMBER ONE and THIS IS OUR HOUSE, both illustrated by Bob Graham. Michael Rosen lives in London.

Librarian Note: There is more than one author in the GoodReads database with this name. See this thread for more information.

Reviews

[:¨·.·¨: `·. izzy ★°*ﾟ · Rating 3 out of 5]

Reading the books I got my niece🫡

[Morton Public Library · Rating 4 out of 5]

Whimsical | Bold illustrations | Perfect for sharing (appeal terms from NoveList) - Emma

[Stace · Rating 4 out of 5]

I Am Wriggly is a fun children's picture book all about bunny who loves to wriggle around, constantly.

The whole book is filled with rhyming words for wriggly to show what bunny is doing now, such as he's jiggling and giggling.

The book is hardbacked and is quite wide. The illustrations are dotted around the pages as is the text, which is also quite large for new readers too.

I Am Wriggly begins has a note at the front of the book aimed at adults to tell them what the book is about and that they are to have fun with the book, that is what matters.

I agree with the author in that the book is good fun and that young children will love it, and most likely be wriggling their bodies to the story too, so maybe not a bedtime story.

Overall, a lovely Michael Rosen book that was an easy, quick read but will give children a good giggle, wiggle, higgle, - I won't go on!!!

[Becky · Rating 3 out of 5]

First sentence: I am wriggly. Really wriggly. Wriggly, wriggly, wriggly, wriggly. I'm so wriggly....my whiskers wiggle, my ears jiggle, I wriggle on my chair, I wriggle with my bear, I wriggle around and around, I wriggle on the ground.

Premise/plot: Michel Rosen's new picture book features a pink bunny with a LOT of energy. He's an energized bunny, for sure.

My thoughts: This one is a silly book featuring some rhymes and little punctuation. (The use of commas instead of periods was a choice for sure. Will kids care about this horrible run-on sentence? Definitely not. Probably.) This one could work with children as a read aloud if you, the reader, bring all the energy and drama.

[Becs · Rating 2 out of 5]

The bunny is delightful and the story is intended to be a silly, sing-song style of tale, but it just misses the mark for me.

I love illustrated children's books filled with vibrancy, the natural world and its beautiful creatures. This bunny is cute, and of course wiggly, but there is absolutely no substance to the story. Having said that, if you're looking for a giggle, about a little wiggle, then this might be the book for you regardless.

ARC provided from the publishers in exchange for an honest review.

[Jenni · Rating 5 out of 5]

This rhyming title follows bunny as he has a wiggly day. It is filled with movement and fun as it goes through the day as bunny gets ready to just rest at the end. The clear colorful illustrations will encourage the reader to play and move along with bunny throughout the title. This would be a great title to include in a storytime but the book would also work as a lapsit as well. I would recommend this book for all picture book collections. This book was provided by the publisher for professional review by SWON Libraries.

[Hailey Vittrup · Rating 5 out of 5]

*I received this book as a DRC. This book is super cute and fun! I read it in my head, but I can absolutely see how much fun it would be to read it out loud in a silly voice to a classroom of preschoolers. The beginning of the book even recommends singing it and/ or having fun with how you read it. I think that is amazing. I would definitely recommend this book to families, schools, and library reading times with young children.

[Liz · Rating 4 out of 5]

This series is great for toddlers. As much as I would love for this to work with a group, this is definitely better for 1-on-1 interactions, where kids can touch the different objects on each page. If you read multiple books before bed, I could see this being the 1st one to get a lot of energy out and then reading a calmer story next.

[Alice · Rating 4 out of 5]

4 stars
I read a digital advance copy courtesy of the publisher and Edelweiss
This book is bright and colorful and the words and pink bunny just JUMPS off the page and wriggles around. Bound to be a fun read aloud with littles.

[Carol Farrington · Rating 5 out of 5]

This story is super playful and completely relatable for young children who just can’t sit still. The pictures are adorable and there are few words on each page, which is helpful for the wiggly children that might be trying to listen to it.

[Pam · Rating 4 out of 5]

High energy story about a bunny that moves constantly. Younger readers will connect with the need to move and explore with joy. I love the ending where the bunny stops himself to rest. A great read aloud to play with.

[Molly Cluff (Library!) · Rating 4 out of 5]

An easy, interactive read for toddler storytimes with opportunities for lots of wiggles, jumps, waving, etc. An energetic bunny wiggles all around! Text is light so great for reading with younger kids in fun settings like storytime. Pictures are colorful, simple, and kid friendly.

[Melanie Hetrick · Rating 4 out of 5]

A pink rabbit is unable to hold still. His whole body wiggles and jiggles. Everything he touches and plays with is moving. He feels like he might burst if he can't stop wiggling. But he makes an attempt.

A good one for a movement storytime.

[Jennifer · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another fun entry in the I Am series by Rosen. Lots of rhyming text and movement and opportunities for kids to imitate and relate to the main character, a little wriggly bunny. The illustrations are particularly fabulous!

[Ms. Christy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great for baby/toddler/pre-k story time. This humorous book has few words and lots of laughs. Perfect for kids that have a hard time sitting still, and reminding their parents that sometimes it is okay to be wriggly.

[Afoma (Reading Middle Grade) · Rating 3 out of 5]

Silly picture book that's perfect for getting the wriggles out. It's a bit nonsensical and will definitely get some giggles from preschoolers.

[Alex · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fun to read to your child

[Dylan Stoepel · Rating 3 out of 5]

Nothing special but sometimes those make for the best storytime books.

[Amy · Rating 4 out of 5]

The ultimate interactive movement book as you jump, wriggle, twist, giggle, and move with a fun pink bunny who just can't seem to stop moving. Great to get the wiggles out and make kids giggle.

[Syntha Green · Rating 4 out of 5]

Would be good for storytime because you could have the kids do some of the actions

[Kelly]

Cute book. I like how the author kind of gives you permission at the beginning to turn it into a book of your own and to just play with the words.

[Peacegal · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a high-energy story for kids who have trouble sitting still.

[Steph]

Turn/Level: 1/3

A wriggle that kids will be able to follow along to, sometimes.

[Nancy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Finally an autobiography that rings or should I wriggles true!

[Josh Campeau · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good for a quick read-aloud with preschool age. Lots of movement and energy, so it's good if you want to get the kids moving, but not for bedtime.

[Alyssa Gudenburr · Rating 4 out of 5]

A cute book about being wiggly.

[Beronica · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great storytime read for toddlers and preschoolers

[Stephanie ((Strazzybooks)) · Rating 4 out of 5]

A fun book, meant to be read aloud and played with. It's a great way to encourage kids to be creative and have fun with language!

[Kiyoko]

Music and Movement story at the library

[Shanna · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a fun action book to read to the younger set! Really liked the bunny, as he is so cute!

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