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Wiggles, Squiggles, Lines & Jiggles is a joyful book about a young girl who loves to make marks. She draws and writes indoors and out. She is learning about the power of writing her name and drawing pictures. And as she learns, she sometimes finds herself in funny situations that will make you laugh with recognition.

The first marks that children make look a lot like scribbles- our wiggles and squiggles - on the opening pages of this book. Over time as children have practice with crayons, pencils, markers, pens, and paint, they begin to draw lines, shapes and the human form. They also like to draw about their own experiences. They might draw about a trip to Grandma's or the park. Or they could decide to draw action scenes from their favourite TV shows or videos.

Children love to make marks. It is a powerful feeling to know you can make your marks on the world. As some of you know, children often make these first drawings and writings on a book or a wall. However, they quickly adjust to writing or drawing on paper, dirt, sand, or snow.

Writing and drawing are an important part of every child's literacy growth. In the beginning, writing and drawing may look the same - like lines and jiggles. Usually by age three, children will tell you the differences between their writing and their drawing. If you say to them, "Tell me about your drawing or writing," you may well be amazed with the stories you hear. When children have the chance to make and talk about their drawings and writing, they share their thoughts and feelings. They show and tell us about their place in the world.