I think I know what the author was trying to do with this book, but it wasn't one of my favorites. I think the author was telling the story of someone/thing who worries about not being able to accomplish something, or someone who worries about everything, in general. The worry that he was experiencing weighed him down, and he couldn't do anything but think and get down on himself. At the end of the story, he "flew". I think this was the author's way of saying that there's always something to worry about, but life is so much better when worry isn't there to hold you down. ( )

Waffle has low self-esteem - he is not like everyone else. One day, something magical happens, and Waffle is changed forever.

A cute story about the power of believing in oneself. ( )

I loved Waffle's unique character traits and his story. So many students can relate to the desire to fit in and conform, yet this book provides a character who remains true to himself and eventually gains the respect of his peers. ( )

Raschka uses wordplay, textual topography and cute dots who should be made into floats at the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade to remind readers that it's OKAY to feel insecurity. WAFFLING is but a few vibrations away from FLYING. Adorable, timely and TRUE.

Kids need this nurturing book. In my top ten of "Want to do's" ( )

I did not enjoy this book at all. I didn't understand it and thought it was very confusing. I didn't see the beauty in the illustrations or the language of the text. I would not recommend this book to a child or adult. ( )