A Squiggly Story children’s picture book
A Squiggly Story is a picture book by Andrew Larsen about a young boy who wants to write a story but knows few words. With encouragement from his sister, he begins with a letter, making this a gentle starting point for conversations about writing and self-expression.
At a glance
- Follows a child who uses letters and a little punctuation to imagine and create a story.
- The story centres on encouragement from an older sister and the idea that everyone can tell stories.
- Illustrations by Mike Lowery include story panels and dialogue bubbles, with the boy’s written version shown alongside his imagined story.
- The listing presents it as a possible support for early writing and language arts discussions.
Often bought together
Pros and cons
Pros
- Its focus on making a story from a single letter offers a concrete prompt for young children beginning to express ideas.
- The parallel view of the child's written marks and imagined story can open discussion about how written symbols convey meaning.
- The sibling encouragement gives the writing theme a supportive, relatable context.
Technical specifications
10 specifications| Publisher | Kids Can Press |
|---|---|
| Publication date | 6 September 2016 |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 32 pages |
| Reading age | 3 - 7 years |
| Grade level | Preschool and up |
| ISBN-10 | 1771380160 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1771380164 |
| Dimensions | 23.5 x 0.95 x 26.35 cm |
|---|---|
| Weight listed | 1.05 kg |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Families looking for a picture book to prompt early conversations about letters, storytelling and self-expression.
- Preschool and early-primary readers, with the listed reading age of 3 - 7 years.
- Educators introducing story structure or creative writing in an early language arts lesson.
Less suited to
- Readers looking for a factual reference book or a structured writing workbook.
Frequently asked questions
What is A Squiggly Story about?
A young boy wants to write a story but knows few words. His sister encourages him to start with a letter, and his story grows from there.
What age is this book listed for?
The supplied listing gives a reading age of 3 - 7 years and a grade level of Preschool and up.
Could it support an early writing activity?
The listing describes it as suitable for an early language arts lesson. Its story about building from a letter can prompt discussion about writing and story ideas.
How long is the book?
The listing states a print length of 32 pages.
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