Books Like Wiggly Time
Families who loved Wiggly Time by Elizabeth Verdick often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Families who loved Wiggly Time by Elizabeth Verdick often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
You would reach for this book when your toddler is bouncing off the walls, struggling with a transition, or simply needs a positive outlet for their high physical energy. It is a perfect tool for those restless moments before a nap or after being buckled in a car seat for too long. The book uses rhythmic, rhyming text to guide children through a series of intentional movements, from stretching high to shaking out the sillies. Beyond just burning off energy, this book focuses on the joy of movement and the growing sense of bodily autonomy in young children. It frames 'the wiggles' as a natural, happy part of childhood rather than a behavior to be suppressed. Ideal for ages 1 to 4, it helps parents model healthy ways to stay active while building the child's self-confidence as they master new physical prompts. It turns a potentially chaotic moment into a structured, playful bonding experience.
