Wiggling Words

(Hardback)

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From the creator of the Waterstones Prize-shortlisted Wolf and Bear, an inspiring story about a child lost in a forest of letters. The perfect book to share with children with dyslexia and other neurodivergence to encourage problem-solving and build confidence. Verbs, also known as action words, can be pesky things to master and nobody understands the struggle better than the young child in Wiggling Words. Skip, trip, fumble and fall with them as they discover that even though words can be tricky, they can be fun too! Written and illustrated by Kate Rolfe, winner of the prestigious V&A Student Illustrator of the Year and Macmillan Prize for Illustration runner-up.

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This inspiring picture book story which will resonate with those with dyslexia and every child who struggles to read is the prizewinning creation of dyslexic author and illustrator Kate Rolfe. Designed with both simplicity and empathy, and brought to life by Rolfes stunning two-tone artwork. -- Pam Norfolk * Lancashire Post *

Author Bio

Kate Rolfe is an author and illustrator living in Suffolk who studied Animation at Plymouth College of Art, BA (Hons) Film Production at Northern Film School and graduated with an MA in Childrens Book Illustration at Cambridge School of Art in 2022. Aside from writing and illustrating her own ideas, she works in textile designs, teaches illustration and runs drawing and writing sessions online. Kate has won many awards including New Talent in Children's Publishing at the World Illustration Awards, Student Illustrator of the Year at the V&A Illustration Awards. She has also received awards for her works Wiggling Words and Wolf and Bear.