Toddle Waddle

by Julia Donaldson
Toddle Waddle cover
Good Books rating 3.67
Children's Fiction
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  • ID: 8764
  • Added: 2025-12-22
  • Updated: 2025-12-30
  • ISBN: 9781405089432
  • Publisher: Macmillan Children's Books
  • Published: 2009-01-01
  • Formats: 2
  • Reviews: 3

In 'Toddle Waddle,' a wobbly toddler embarks on a walk that quickly turns into a joyful parade with human and animal friends. Together, they wander along with a clip clop, hurry scurry, and flip flop, creating a lively and rhythmic journey. The story captures the essence of childhood exploration and the simple joys of friendship and movement. /n/n The book is filled with playful language and engaging illustrations that bring the characters to life. As the toddler and friends continue their adventure, readers will be eager to discover where they will go and who else they will meet along the way. 'Toddle Waddle' is a charming and interactive story that will captivate young readers and encourage them to join in the fun.

Reviews
Ethereal Jinxed · 2021-07-03
positive 4.50

Jaunty rhymes and bright, bold pictures ensure that even the youngest child will love this simple, playful story, a wonderful introduction to onomatopoeia.

The reviewer highlights the jaunty rhymes and vibrant illustrations in 'Toddle Waddle' that captivate young readers. They emphasize how the book's playful nature and introduction to onomatopoeia make it a wonderful choice for the youngest children. The reviewer also notes that the book's simplicity and engaging content ensure that it will be loved by both children and parents alike. The reviewer appreciates how the book's rhythmic text and colorful pictures create a delightful reading experience.

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    Jaunty rhymes and bright, bold pictures ensure that even the youngest child will love this simple, playful story

    A wonderful introduction to onomatopoeia

    The book's playful nature and engaging content make it a delightful reading experience

Monkey Juggling Tales · 2015-02-14
mixed 2.50

A great story that toddlers love, it has repetition, simple, excellent pictures, it's just that I find it boring.

The reviewer acknowledges that 'Toddle Waddle' is a great story that toddlers love, with repetition, simple text, and excellent pictures. However, they admit that they find the book boring, which might be due to its simplicity and repetitive nature. The reviewer appreciates the book's appeal to young children but does not find it engaging for themselves. They note that the book's strengths lie in its ability to captivate young readers with its playful and repetitive elements.

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    A great story that toddlers love

    It has repetition, simple, excellent pictures

    I find it boring

The Guardian · 2012-06-27
positive 4.00

Simple, colourful and all good fun! Big, bold writing and basically a simple tale of a toddler going for a walk along a beach front, my 16

The reviewer found 'Toddle Waddle' to be a delightful and engaging book for young children. They appreciated the simple, colourful illustrations and the big, bold writing that makes it easy for toddlers to follow along. The story, which follows a toddler on a walk along the beach, is described as a simple tale that is all good fun. The reviewer also noted that the book's simplicity and playful nature make it a great choice for young children who are just starting to explore the world of books.

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    Simple, colourful and all good fun!

    Big, bold writing and basically a simple tale of a toddler going for a walk along a beach front

    It's a great introduction to the world of books for young children

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