8 Great Piggie and Elephant books
Let’s Go for a Drive is a must read! The book starts off with Gerald having an idea of going on a driving with his friend Piggie. They gather various items to prepare for the trip, but at the end of the story, they realize something important is missing. Without this missing thing, they cannot go on a drive. Instead of focusing what they cannot do, they decide to use their imagination. Making the decision to use their imagination opens a great opportunity to have loads of fun! This is a great tool for parents and teachers to teach children how to use their imaginations to make the best out of situations.
Watch Me Throw the Ball is a great book about having fun. Gerald explains to Piggie the rules of throwing a ball, but all she wants to do is throw the ball. When she throws the ball, it does not go very far, but she does not care because she had fun doing it. This book is a great tool for parents and kids to understand the importance of unstructured play.
Can I Play Too? by Mo Willems is a great book about inclusive play. Piggie and Gerald are throwing a ball, then their friend snake comes along. They quickly realize that he cannot throw the ball because he does not have arms. Gerald and Piggie must find a way to include snake in their game. In the end, they create a way for all of them to have fun. This is a great book to start the conversation with kids about how they can create inclusive games where all kids can play.
My New Friend Is So Much Fun ! by Mo Willems is a great book about friendship. Piggie is playing with a new friend, but her best friend Gerald begins to gets jealous. This jealousy leads him to fear of losing their friendship. This book is a great tool for parents and teachers to teach kids that friendship is not a zero-sum experience. This is a #MustRead
Today I will Fly is a great book that encourages unconventional thinking. When Piggie takes on a mission to fly, her friend Gerald tells her it is an impossible task. Every attempt she tries to fly, Gerald is there to tell her she did not do it, but she does not stop trying. This is an amazing book that can teach children about the power of an entrepreneurial thinking and acting. Instead of focusing on the problem, she focuses on the opportunity and figures out how to fly! This is a #MustRead!
I am Invited to a Party by Mo Willems is a fun book to read. The author takes readers on a hilarious journey through the grand imagination of two characters Piggie and Gerald. Their grand imagination has them putting many outfits and accessories. This book is a great tool to teach children how to develop a robust imagination!
I love My New Toy is a book about friendship. Willems uses a toy to discuss the important of friendship. When Piggie gets a new toy, she shares it with Gerald and it breaks. The story takes the reader on the emotional ups and downs of a precious toy being broken. The great thing about this book is that the characters have a redemptive moment and learn that their friendship is more important than a toy. This is a great teaching tool!
We are in a Book by Mo Willems is a fun book to read to children. The author uses his imagination to take the reader on a playful journey with two characters who realize their conversation is being read by a reader. Reading this book to my sons offers moments to connect through the power of laughter. I use this book as a tool to reignite their focus during reading time or to end reading time on a high note.
