Read, Read, Read, said the Baby: Wiggles by Claire Zucchelli-Romer

Interactive picture books are all the rage, but they're often too complex for babies and toddlers. This fun title, however, will not only entertain little ones it will also increase fine motor skills.

Against the light blue pages, neon colors delineate die-cut patterns - dots, lines, zigzags, and wiggles. The text encourages little readers to follow the lines, making their fingers slide, tap, and dance! The book also includes multiple encouragements to tell the difference between right and left, using both hands together on the page. Readers can imagine waves, race tracks, and more as they follow the patterns.

It would be interesting to see if you could translate the book to a larger venue, maybe boards with sensory materials? So you could use it as a storytime activity.

Verdict: While not the best book for storytimes, unless you figure out a way to adapt it, this is a great book for one-on-one reading and encourages motor development as well as fun. Highly recommended.

ISBN: 9781452164755; Published 2018 by Chronicle; Borrowed from another library in my consortium; Purchased for the library