Piggie ruins a perfectly good day by telling Gerald she's going. If Piggie goes, who will Gerald skip with, play Ping-Pong with, and wear silly hat...
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Feb 06, 2010
Connie
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I love Mo Willems. I really, really do.
And you know what? I love Elephant and Piggie. These books work on so many levels. First and foremost, they work well in their job, which is "easy reader". They ARE easy to read... but not too easy. And while the illustrations do illustrate the plot (and very funnily, I might add), they don't give away the plot. Children have to actually read the words to know what the book says instead of guessing from the context of the pictures. An More...
And you know what? I love Elephant and Piggie. These books work on so many levels. First and foremost, they work well in their job, which is "easy reader". They ARE easy to read... but not too easy. And while the illustrations do illustrate the plot (and very funnily, I might add), they don't give away the plot. Children have to actually read the words to know what the book says instead of guessing from the context of the pictures. An More...
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Sep 06, 2011
Heather
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We just discovered the Elephant & Piggie series at the library and have checked out every one they have. They are a bit easy for my 7-year-old to read on his own, but he loves that they are easy enough that he can sit and read them to his younger brother without any adult help. The 5-yr-old thinks they are hilarious and has memorized several books. The two youngest act out the story lines during their play time.
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Dec 04, 2011
Nathan
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Jan 13, 2011
David
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Gerald & Piggie are best friends. In I Am Going! Piggie ruins a perfectly good day by telling Gerald he is going. But if Piggie goes, who will
Gerald play ping-pong and wear silly hats with? (Goodreads Summary)
I Am Going! (Elephant and Piggie) by Mo Willems features a classic Gerald melt down, as his paranoia & melodrama are hilariously illustrated by Mo Willems. The book features large fonts, plain backgrounds, word bubbles, and word repetition. While perfect for beginning rea More...
Gerald play ping-pong and wear silly hats with? (Goodreads Summary)
I Am Going! (Elephant and Piggie) by Mo Willems features a classic Gerald melt down, as his paranoia & melodrama are hilariously illustrated by Mo Willems. The book features large fonts, plain backgrounds, word bubbles, and word repetition. While perfect for beginning rea More...
Mar 28, 2010
Caleb
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I am a big fan of Mo Willems' artwork, particularly in this series. The amount of range his two animal "actors" have despite their super-simple design never ceases to amaze me. This is the first one I read to actual children before, and the six-year-old (who could actually read it herself if she wanted to), was quite into it, and particularly enjoyed the instances of Gerald screaming in large fonts. The four-year-old, was bored, despite the whole story only lasting about five minutes.(
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Apr 30, 2010
Snorkle
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This was hilarious - I loved the interaction between the two characters and how one was level-headed and the other was just completely over-dramatic and paranoid. This series always makes me laugh and I enjoy looking for the sneaky little pigeon that Mo puts in all his books. I'd totally recommend this book.
*Taken from my book reviews blog: http://reviewsatmse.blogspot.com/2010/04...
*Taken from my book reviews blog: http://reviewsatmse.blogspot.com/2010/04...
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Feb 16, 2012
Piggie is going and Elephant does NOT want him to! But, Piggie is going any way. “Why? Why? Why? Why? Why?” asks Elephant. Elephant begs Piggie to stay because who will he play ping-pong with in his silly hat if Piggie leaves? Does Piggie leave Elephant on his own? Grab Mo Willem’s latest installment in the Elephant and Piggie early reader series, I Am Going! To find out!
Apr 04, 2010
Dolly
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We just love Mo Willems' stories and the Elephant and Piggie books are particular favorites. Such emotion, such drama, such silliness...in just a few words. It's an easy book to read and really helps teach children the nuances of different ways of saying the same thing, with different feelings involved. And the illustrations are always hilarious.
Mar 20, 2010
Jess
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Gerald and Piggie are at it again in another book in Willems' popular series. Gerald panics when Piggie announces he wants to leave and goes through a series of worries and questions until he realizes that Piggie just wants to go have lunch. Another cute book that utilizes repetition and beggining words making it perfect for an early reader.
Mar 04, 2010
orangerful
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Elephant and Piggie are at it again! In another giggle-inducing easy reader, Piggie casually says that she is going and Gerald, the most co-dependent Elephant in the world, has a nervous breakdown. Children will find it LOL-worthy, storytellers will have a blast reading it out loud.
Not the best in the E&P series, but still enjoyable.
Not the best in the E&P series, but still enjoyable.
Mar 16, 2010
Todd
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This wasn't the very best of the Elephant & Piggie series, but still enjoyable. I found Gerald's fearful expressions about losing his friend to be spot on. The book is just a bit longer than necessary and the final resolution is done well, but is not terribly clever. Definitely one of the best beginning reader series out there.
Apr 10, 2010
Logan
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Caused several belly laughs. Gerald, the elephant, is the more needy and worried of the two friends. Piggy is rather matter-of-fact and sensible. When Piggie announces "I am going," Gerald launches into a full worry, trying to get piggie to stay. At one point, the whole page is Gerald asking, "Why, why, why, why, why..." Logan laughed and said, "Even *I'm* not that whiney!" This series is always a winner.
Feb 21, 2012
babyhippoface
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When Piggie announces she is going, Gerald falls to pieces. What will he ever do without his best friend?!
When Gerald throws himself at Piggie's feet begging her not to go, kids just crack up. This classic case of misunderstanding makes for some serious kid humor.
When Gerald throws himself at Piggie's feet begging her not to go, kids just crack up. This classic case of misunderstanding makes for some serious kid humor.
Dec 01, 2011
Heidi
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This book reminds me a bit of Willems' "Leonardo." And since I love that book, that is not a bad thing. Very fun to see Gerald try to stop Piggie. Great illustrations and humor within. My favorite part is Piggie popping out of Gerald's arms.
Nov 25, 2011
Erin
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Definitely one of the better Elephant and Piggie books. I love how absolutely simple (and repetitive) the dialog is but the richness and complexity (and humour) that the illustrations bring is amazing. Good fun all around.
Feb 23, 2010
Jess
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I love the Elephant and Piggie series. Mo Willems is the master of early reading books. They are so popular at my library, they are almost never on the shelves. This is just another wonderful addition to the series!
Feb 08, 2010
Tammy
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I Am Going! is no I Will Surprise My Friend (one of my favorite picture books ever), but Elephant and Piggie are always a delight. Seriously, I should be too old to love these books so much.
Aug 12, 2011
Charlotte
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Once again Mo Williams succeeds at giving an emotive edge to Elephant(Gerald) and Piggie. This book hits that perfect tone of misunderstanding that small children have, but provides a sweet ending.
Apr 11, 2011
Puja
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Piggie ruins a perfectly good day by telling Gerald that she is going, causing him to panic. This funny book is fun to read and the illustrations are great. Children will love this book!
Mar 17, 2010
Meg
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These books are so fun. A relative recommended them, and the kids love them. This was the longest book Grey has sat through so far. I think the dancing one is his favorite.
Feb 21, 2012
Kyra
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I love to read Elephant and Piggie books. Usually I am Piggie and the teacher is the Elephant and we act out the scenes. The children love to read these books.
Sep 09, 2011
Evamarie
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My 5-year-old daughter loves these books we take turns being Gerald and Piggie so we always have to read them twice so she can be each charecter once.
Jul 27, 2010
Corrie
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Mo Willems understands kids so well! The plots are always so universal. Not sure if adults or kids are more amused by them! Love the expressions on this one.
Dec 30, 2011
Marcie
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I just like them all. It doesn't matter that you could predict this from the title, still fun and great for beginning readers.
Nov 03, 2010
Tiffany
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My 10, 7, and 4 year old all love these books....and my 4 year old memorizes them so he can "read" them to me.
Thank you, Mo.
Thank you, Mo.
Oct 15, 2010
Megan
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My son (who begrudgingly reads) actually loves to read these books. He thinks they are funny. I think they are clever.
Sep 13, 2011
Dylan Br
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A good book, my teacher read it to the class. But I'm not in Kindergarten. Why did she read it? Because their fun.
May 28, 2010
Tamir
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Why did I like it? Why why why why why why why why why why why? you ask.
It was silly. That's why.
It was silly. That's why.
Mar 18, 2010
Ruth Anne
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This is not the best Elephant & Piggie. I think kids who like the series and the characters will like it, but it did not 'wow' me.
Feb 12, 2012
Shannon
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Not my favorite of the Elephant and Piggie books so far, but still pretty funny. :)
