toddle-waddle

by donaldson-julia-sharratt

Follow-my-leader has never been so much fun! There's a hullabaloo at the seaside when a toddler takes his friends on a stroll to the end of the pier. Hurry scurry, flip flop, toddle waddle. With jaunty rhymes and bright, bold pictures, even the youngest child will love this simple, playful story.

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens, Storytime

Hardcover

First published May 1, 2009

Reviews

[Shanaz Khan · Rating 4 out of 5]

This picture book is about a young toddler taking his friends to a trip to the sea-side. The narrative of the book consists of repetitive action rhyming words. The pictures are also bold and bright which is very eye-catching for a young reader. In the very beginning of the book there is a huge picture of the toddler and in big letters the words ‘toddle’ as that is the action the toddler makes when he walks. As the toddler walks, he picks up various people and animals to join him on his journey. This enables the child to become familiar with the surroundings of a beach, different animals and becoming familiar with action words. I would use this to teach so the children could come up with rhyming words themselves and also see if the children could match the pictures to the action words.

[Wendy · Rating 3 out of 5]

For young children, this book is about the names we give to the sound and movements we make when we are in motion. A toddler waddles, as does a duck. A butterfly flutters. A horse clip clops. A dog hurry scurries. This is all presented in illustrations focusing on those words as a long line of people and animals travel a long pathway through the book.

[Emily Carter-Dunn · Rating 2 out of 5]

Didn't hold Baby A's interest at all, despite the wonderful illustrations by Nick Sharrett.

No storyline, just a lot of noises.

[Deepali Joshi · Rating 4 out of 5]

Best one

[Louise · Rating 3 out of 5]

My daughter enjoyed reading this.

[Greg · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ace.

[Kelly · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cute and sing-songy.

[Becki Sims · Rating 5 out of 5]

We have read this book over and over, it’s great for actions too.

[Chris Hays · Rating 3 out of 5]

Great silly rhymes for the youngest reader or listener.

[Tracy Tydeman · Rating 5 out of 5]

Such a fun book! I love the rhythm and storyline. It's fun to put emphasis and action to some of the words. Great for a baby or toddler!

[Chantelle Reid · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was an absolute family favourite for us as parents and our children as pre-readers.

[Theo · Rating 3 out of 5]

T absolutely obsessed with rhyming words at the moment. He loves Dr Seuss Fox in Socks and is starting to make up his own little rhymes - "the seagull eagle likes to cuddle a muddle puddle" is his favourite at the moment.

[Weeza B · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another absolute favourite of my toddler and has been read so many times we pretty much know it inside out and back to front. The pictures, rhyming and teamwork of Julia Donaldson and Nick Sharatt on this wonderful book makes our days brighter, happier and fun!

[Emma · Rating 5 out of 5]

We read this as a library book. It is a really good one for Ll (five months), mostly because of scope for funny voices, and the rhythmic text. It's quite sing-songy and that's the kind of text he's up for right now. I love Nick Sharratt's illustrations, this is why I picked this up. They're so clean and warm. Very European, I guess.
*edit*
Still loved at 13 months
*edit*
And at 16 months!

[Katie · Rating 1 out of 5]

No story, just lots of sounds of animals/people going for a walk to the beach, and fun fair.

Tried twice at a storytimes and babytimes - didn't engage with the audience.
Why? I am not sure. There just wasn't enough story or rhyme?

I had higher expectations.

2 stars because I liked the illustrations- perhaps with more dialectical input it might have worked more?

[Katie Fitzgerald · Rating 5 out of 5]

How have I never seen this book before? This would have been great for my small-group toddler story times - and it might even be adaptable for the flannel board. It would be fun in a parade or follow-the-leader themed story time, or in a story time focused on silly sounds.

[Shallowreader VaVeros · Rating 5 out of 5]

Heavenly onomatopoiea to the rhythms of the narrative. Loved it. Geeat for toddlers and storytime sessions.

[blondemummy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great book for little ones to be able to 'read'

[Vinitha · Rating 4 out of 5]

A real fun book which teaches kids about rhyming words and sounds. My 3 year old had so much fun reading this book. Highly recommended

[Elisabeth · Rating 4 out of 5]

An almost perfect choice (why can't it be a little bigger?) for baby storytime, but I will plan on using it for "What's that Sound" story time anyway.

[Michelle Brandstetter]

SL Skills - Print motivation, print awareness, & phonological awareness.

[Lorna Dounaeva · Rating 5 out of 5]

My two year old adores this book!

[Brandy · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of our favorites from the library (Violet is currently 3 months old).

[Emily Baddeley · Rating 5 out of 5]

A perfect book for a younger child. My little ones knew it off by heart after a few reads

[Becks · Rating 5 out of 5]

Merekara's first fav ;-)

[Becky · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the best book for kids 1-2 years old ever written!!!! If you have a baby/know someone with a baby - buy this book!

[Ste Bristolco · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good for word/picture memory games. Lots of detail in the drawings to look at. Fun way to introduce onomatopoeia

[Rachael · Rating 2 out of 5]

I just do not understand this book, although A loves it. Points for the illustrations but I wince each time this appears from the bookshelf. Which is often.

[Claire O'Brien · Rating 4 out of 5]

Julia Donaldson on top rhythmic form and Nick Sharrett capturing the atmosphere of a visit to the seaside. Love the last spread, a top depiction of night.

[Mckinley · Rating 4 out of 5]

How things move.