--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: What gives a wriggle And makes you giggle…" description: "\"What gives a wriggle And makes you giggle When you eat'em? Whose weensy little feet Make my heart really beat? Why, it's those little creepy crawlies T..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/0fe/kathryn-lasky-4266_adore_what-gives-a-wriggle-and-makes-you-giggl_3084837.jpg" --- # What gives a wriggle And makes you giggle When you eat'em?… ![“What gives a wriggle And makes you giggle When you eat'em? Whose weensy little feet Make my heart really beat? Why, it's those little creepy crawlies That make me feel so jolly. For the darling centipede My favorite buggy feed I always want some more. That's the insect I adore More than beetles…” quote by Kathryn Lasky](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/0fe/kathryn-lasky-4266_adore_what-gives-a-wriggle-and-makes-you-giggl_3084837.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/0fe/kathryn-lasky-4266_adore_what-gives-a-wriggle-and-makes-you-giggl_3084837.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/0fe/kathryn-lasky-4266_adore_what-gives-a-wriggle-and-makes-you-giggl_3084837.jpg) > “What gives a wriggle And makes you giggle When you eat'em? Whose weensy little feet Make my heart really beat? Why, it's those little creepy crawlies That make me feel so jolly. For the darling centipede My favorite buggy feed I always want some more. That's the insect I adore More than beetles, more than crickets, Which at times gives me the hiccups. I crave only to feed On a juicy centipede And I shall be happy forevermore." -Soren” [Kathryn Lasky](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/kathryn-lasky/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. The narrator joyfully describes a love for centipedes, using playful rhyme and curiosity. **In simple terms:** Loves centipedes and finds them funny. Key Takeaway Embrace quirky interests. Themes playfulness creativity nature Mood joyful imaginative Type poetic educational When to use this quote - reading aloud - teaching about insects - creative writing - encouraging curiosity Key Concepts Childhood wonder insect appreciation Questions to Reflect On - What makes unusual creatures fascinating? - How can rhyme teach about nature? 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