Wednesday Is for Wiggling!

by Eva Wong Nava

Overview

One child's week holds something special every day in this sweet, upbeat story with extra appeal for diverse families of all kinds.

Whether it's tiptoeing in dance class with her babysitter on Tuesday, scooting around the canal with Daddy on Sunday, or enjoying a Friday playdate with a friend, the little girl in this book has something to look forward to every day of the week. Saturday is for visiting the vegetables at Grandpa’s community garden, then eating rainbow chaofan and making paper cranes with Gramma. Wednesday is Mama’s day off, meaning plenty of time for getting wiggly together—and baking and reading and cuddling! In a story especially resonant for diverse families and those in which parents live separately, a certain child's enthusiasm will inspire readers to think about the joys they can bring to each day.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781536249392
Publisher:	Candlewick Press
Publication date:	07/01/2025
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	14 MB
Note:	This product may take a few minutes to download.
Age Range:	3 - 7 Years

About the Author

Eva Wong Nava writes stories that explore identity, culture, and belonging. Her books include an award-winning middle-grade novel and the picture books Dancing Dumplings for My One and Only, illustrated by Natelle Quek, and The Moon Rabbit, illustrated by Jason Chuang. The family in Wednesday Is for Wiggling is inspired by her own. Eva Wong Nava grew up in Southeast Asia and now lives in London.

Holly Sterling is the author-illustrator of Karate Kids, Ballet Kids, and Hiccups! and the illustrator of the 15 Things Not to Do with a . . . series by Margaret McAllister and the Everybody Feels series by Moira Butterfield. An instructor of illustration and design at the University of Sunderland, Holly Sterling lives in England.

Editorial Reviews

Sterling’s pencil illustrations are smudgy and warm, imbuing the tale with a deep sense of affection, while Wong Nava’s energetic text is punctuated with exclamations. . . .A tender tale to help little ones master the days of the week—and find a way to savor each one.
—Kirkus Reviews

From the Publisher

2025-05-03
Each day of the week means something different to this child.

The youngster is less than exuberant each Monday. With the weekend over, Mama goes to work and drops the protagonist off at day care. Fortunately, friends and fun brighten the little one’s spirits. Monday may be for moping, but “TUESDAY is for tiptoeing!” Dressed in a tutu and pink shoes, the child eagerly attends dance class after school. Each subsequent day highlights a different experience. “WEDNESDAY is for wiggling” (on Mama’s day off!), “THURSDAY is for thinking” (with a trip to the library), and “FRIDAY is for friends!” Saturday is spent with Gramma and Grandpa at the community garden, while the child rides scooters with Daddy by the canal on Sunday. The focus on what makes each day special might encourage families to look closely at their own routines and note favorite weekly traditions. Sterling’s pencil illustrations are smudgy and warm, imbuing the tale with a deep sense of affection, while Wong Nava’s energetic text is punctuated with exclamations. Every spread depicts characters laughing, playing, and relishing time spent together. Mama, Daddy, Gramma, and the child are brown-skinned, Grandpa is light-skinned, and their community is diverse. Context clues suggest that Mama and Daddy live in separate households, but this family’s love is what shines through most strongly.

A tender tale to help little ones master the days of the week—and find a way to savor each one.(Picture book. 3-6)

Kirkus Reviews