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Let's go on an exciting adventure where art comes alive. Where real-life kids & adults have their "squiggle" artwork featured in the story.
When you look at a squiggle, what do you see?
One little squiggle? What else could it be?
Follow a young girl armed with a sketchpad and a big imagination as she scooters to Squiggleville and discovers all that one little squiggle can be. Then, make your own unique squiggle art. Go on- get creative!
One Little Squiggle taps into an artist's mind and asks them, "When you look at this picture, what do you see? One little squiggle? What else could it be?" As the little girl, dressed in mix-matched clothes, scoots her way to Squiggleville, we get an inside look at how one single multi-colored squiggle can be transformed into many ways.
In the enchanting world of Squiggleville, the boundaries of imagination are limitless. You can traverse any landscape, witness any spectacle. Your sole constraint is your own creativity. As readers turn the pages, we see the darling girl's sketches come alive. A magnificent red dragon, a pink unicorn, an orange four-eyed creature, a colossal snail, a fairy, and others emerge from the strands of colors from the child's paintbrush. A wildly imaginative circus emerges where pigs fly and a tutu-wearing crocodile leaps through the air. As the scene switches, we watch the artist and her kitty companion interact with a monkey-wearing roller skates and a mermaid. They explore the underwater world and brave the cold before warming their bodies by the fire and turning in for the night.
One Little Squiggle is an extraordinary book. Its rhyming text and vibrant illustrations will amaze and entertain children and adults. I can envision readers eagerly scouring each page for the hidden squiggle lines. Kids racing to see who can spot the lines first. I also suspect they'll love the one-of-a-kind squiggle art made by real kids as young as 3. I was pleasantly surprised to see adults had their creations added to the book. Loved the personal touch! Great idea!
I urge you to read One Little Squiggle, hunt for the hidden squiggle lines in the artwork, and then gather your art supplies to express what you see when you look at the squiggle. Think beyond the obvious and let your creativity and imagination flow. Your unique interpretations are not only welcome but also an integral part of the squiggle experience.
One Little Squiggle deserves more than 5 stars; it's that good!
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Synopsis
When you look at a squiggle, what do you see?
One little squiggle? What else could it be?
Follow a young girl armed with a sketchpad and a big imagination as she scooters to Squiggleville and discovers all that one little squiggle can be. Then, make your own unique squiggle art. Go on- get creative!
About the author
Jodi Adams is a former Crime Scene Investigator turned stay-at-home mom and children's book author. When she is not reading or writing, Jodi loves to cook and bake, run, golf, and spend time with her family. She grew up in Iowa but now lives in Omaha, NE, with her husband and two kids. view profile
Published on May 02, 2025
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