Reviews
“Elsa Takaoka writes a fast-paced (quite frenetic, in fact) chase as Goo and Spot meet up with friends to join the caper. Catherine Toenisson’s inventive artwork is gorgeous, truly eyecatching and we loved all the characters this extremely talented duo have created.
This is a great inclusive book, good for boys and girls, and it’s also a great moral lesson on the value of pricking up your ears and listening to everyone around you in order to satisfy your own curiosity and learn more. Just our cup of tea!
Charlotte’s best bit: Finding out the answer to the riddle right at the end of the book!
Daddy’s Favourite bit: Such a dazzling vibrant book that’s chock full of fun that unfolds at breakneck pace. If you’re in the mood for a speedy run around riddle town, this is for you! ” -Read it Daddy!
Read It Daddy!: Indie Pen-Dance Wednesday – A riotous caper in “Goo and Spot in the Do Not Wiggle Riddle” by Elsa Takaoka and Catherine Toenisson (Elsa Takaoka Publishing)
Book Review
Reviewed by Bil Howard for Readers’ Favorite
Elsa Takaoka and Catherine Toennisson have combined their talents to create the delightful children’s book Goo and Spot in the Do Not Wiggle Riddle. Packed with fun and full of color, this rhyming riddle progresses through a series of fun activities and funny creatures that captivate the imagination. Like all riddles, there is something hidden in the story that must be solved. Each clue not only stirs the imagination of the two listeners, Goo and Spot, but also excites them, and whenever Goo wiggles, Spot does too. Giant bumblebees and squishy green slugs, dancing flamingos in shorts, and three toads with giant warts are only a few of the colorful creatures featured in this riddle. Ultimately, the riddle is about the importance of sitting still and listening whenever someone is reading or telling a story, but it is done in a very subtle way.
The magical imagination of children is stirred and their laughter can almost be heard as you work through the colorful rhymes of Goo and Spot in the Do Not Wiggle Riddle. Elsa Takaoka has created a riddle with a great lesson in it, but done so in a way that is certain to tickle the funny bone of every child (and even a few adults who never grew up). Catherine Toennisson has added her expertise in animation and story-boarding in a way that makes the action and color leap off of the pages. It is impossible not to wiggle when reading this book because it simply draws it out of you. Fun, creative and colorful, Goo and Spot in the Do Not Wiggle Riddle is a fantastic debut for these two extremely talented artists and ought to be the first of many award-winning children’s classics to come.
Book review of Goo and Spot in the Do Not Wiggle Riddle – Readers’ Favorite: Book Reviews and Award Contest
Reviewed by Mamta Madhavan for Readers’ Favorite
Goo and Spot in the Do Not Wiggle Riddle by Elsa C. Takaoka is a silly and cheerful book for small children. It will take them on a fun and colorful trip that will teach them how to listen. The book has some valuable lessons for children expressed in a playful manner. The rhymes, wiggles, giggles, and riddles, along with the illustrations, will enchant children and teach them the importance of developing their listening skills. The words and the pictures in the book will draw the attention of kids and motivate them to listen and learn.
Children’s books always have to be colorful and attractive to capture their attention. This book is tops in all those aspects and leaves young readers feeling happy and contented. I would recommend this book to be kept in all children’s and school libraries. Many concepts are brought together in an interesting way. The rhyme scheme and the riddles make children think and observe their surroundings and give them the freedom to use words in a better way.
Illustrations always hold a prominent part in children’s story books because that is what attracts a child to pick up a book. The illustrator, Catherine Toennisson, has done a commendable job by making the book come alive with the colorful depiction of characters and scenes. The illustrations convey the author’s concept and thoughts clearly to kids and this book will reach out to readers in a big way.Book review of Goo and Spot in the Do Not Wiggle Riddle – Readers’ Favorite: Book Reviews and Award Contest
Goo and Spot in the Do Not Wiggle Riddle may be one of the most adorable books I have ever read. This cute rhyming book isn’t just cute. It teaches the important skills of listening and being patient. The story is unique in that it feels as if Elsa Takaoka is speaking directly to you, the reader! I loved that about this book.
This book is full of adorable illustrations by Catherine Toennisson that support the text very well. The children in the illustrations are very diverse as you can probably tell just from looking at the cover.
This book is definitely worth picking up. In fact, it’s top shelf!
Destiny’s Book Dig Up!: Goo And Spot In The Do Not Wiggle Riddle by Elsa Takaoka
This book is packed full with bright colourful pictures and on each page, there are loads of different adventures to talk to your children about and encourage their imagination to come out and play.Goo and Spot In The Do Not Wiggle Riddle | Mommy Emu
Amazon Best Seller at #1 in Manners and #1 in Games May 2014
Amazon #1 Best Seller in all Free children’s ebooks May 2014
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