 Best-selling picture book creator Mo Willems leaps into the early reader arena with the Elephant and Piggie series. But it's not just for early readers. Kids and parents alike enjoy reading these books - we've read them to children as young as 2.5 years old! Not surprisingly, the books are hilarious, charming, and speak directly to kids. The books feature two lovable and funny characters: an optimistic (and often reckless) pig and a cautious, pessimistic elephant. Children who sat on their parents' laps to have Pigeon read to them will eagerly take the plunge with these books to start reading on their own. Each book has been vetted by an early learning specialist. These sweet and surprising stories are a much-needed breath of fresh air in the early reader arena. In My Friend is Sad, elephant Gerald is down in the dumps. Piggie is determined to cheer him up by dressing as a cowboy, a clown, and even a robot! But what does it take to make a sad elephant happy? The answer will make even pessimistic elephants smile. Children's Literature Review: Mo Willems, the author of several groundbreaking children's books, once again touches magic with My Friend is Sad, an Elephant and Piggie Book. As the story begins, Elephant is alone and feeling very sad. Piggie sees that her friend is sad and is determined to cheer him up. Piggie prances across the page as a cowboy, clown, and finally a robot. Each time, Elephant sparks up, but then bows his head and becomes sad again. What should Piggie do now? Can she cheer her friend up, or will Elephant remain sad? Piggie finds out that Elephant is happy when they are together. The two friends discover the true value of friendship is support, love, and spending time together. Young readers will enjoy reading this humorous but meaningful story. Mo Willems has once again touched the wonder of childhood with his "Elephant & Piggie" series, a wonderful addition to a young child's bookshelf. |
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