The pictures were pretty with blue and pink and green. I like it because it has a "Y" and "T" and "L"! My thoughts: My daughter giggled and giggled when we read this together this morning wh From the mouth of my 5-year-old She really liked Elephant and Piggie. Now I completely get that she probably just guessed at it and got lucky, but seriously it was SO cool!
The can always use more Mo! Sep 14, Farideh rated it it was ok. That was funny and creative. Jan 21, Michelle Sherbet Lemon rated it really liked it Shelves: childrens-picture-book , childrens , read-in. A www I can always rely on Mo Willems producing some spot on super fun kids books! I mean this one is a bit silly for my adult sensibilities but young kids will certainly crack up with this one! XD I know as I just watched a read aloud with young kid laughing and laughing Also, yay they are friends who solved the problem for their friend!
Dec 06, Jasmine rated it really liked it Shelves: picture-books , disney-hyperion. Adorable introduction to the concept of disability, and overcoming legit challenges snake cannot play catch in the traditional way with some creative thinking.
Elephant and Piggie are great friends. May 05, Brenda rated it liked it. Jul 07, Tasha rated it it was amazing Shelves: childrens-books. If you are ever looking for a picture book or easy reader sure to pull a child in and get them adoring books, pull any of Mo Willems books off the shelf. His Elephant and Piggie series is so simple, yet profound and funny. This latest book in the series is one of the best in the bunch.
Here we see Elephant, the careful and more serious character, and Piggie, who is loud and enthusiastic. The two of them are best friends, which alone has led to some great books. Add Snake who wants to join them i If you are ever looking for a picture book or easy reader sure to pull a child in and get them adoring books, pull any of Mo Willems books off the shelf.
Add Snake who wants to join them in playing ball. Willems is the master of brevity, capturing entire scenes in a few words and his simple illustrations. His book are perfection for early readers but also make great read alouds thanks to his skill in writing.
His characters are beautifully drawn, offering so much in so few words and images. It is magic on a page. It is a special easy reader that will have my teenage son crowding us on the couch to be able to see. But then, all he needed to hear was that it was a Mo Willems book and it was funny. Guaranteed success between two covers, this book is laugh-out-loud funny, wry and as always with Willems, big hearted.
Appropriate for ages and the occasional thirteen-year-old. Jun 29, midnightfaerie rated it really liked it Shelves: childrens. A book all my children enjoyed.
Even the twin 2 yr olds were riveted by this story and the characters. They couldn't wait to see what would happen. I loved the new snake character, at first we thought him a worm, he was so small and cute. A level 1 reading book at best, but a wonderfully typical Willems that any family would be sure to love. View all 3 comments. Sep 22, DaNae rated it it was amazing Shelves: great-read-alouds , easy-reader , picture-books , znew.
The first documented use of the spiral, power-saving fluorescent light bulb being used to connote an idea. Delightful as always.
View 2 comments. Oct 28, Laura Thomason rated it it was amazing. It's fucking awesome I love elephant and piggie It's fucking awesome I love elephant and piggie Dec 11, Karl rated it it was amazing Shelves: children-literature.
A story of inclusion. What better way to teach your children how to play with others that may have physical differences. Willems can do no wrong with this series in my opinion. A big 5 stars. Jan 07, Ashleigh rated it really liked it. When I worked at the bookstore, a mom came to the kid's section one day.
Her child had encountered a amputee at the pool and had freaked out; the mom was looking for a book to help explain and normalize the situation. This would have been a good book to recommend. Dec 30, Kayce rated it it was amazing. My favorite books to read with my son!
Mar 28, Chris rated it really liked it. Aug 15, Andrew rated it really liked it Shelves: a-plus-illustrations , theme-good-humor , theme-friendship , august , authors-mo-willems , genre-juvenile-j-reader , subject-featuring-physical-ability , library-early-lit-stuff , animals , theme-games. Gerald and Piggie are playing catch when a new friend, Snake, wants to join in. How can they include someone with no arms? Delightful and a positive message with a dash of humor as Mo Willems does so well, all combine in this fun-filled story of finding new ways to be inclusive.
Oct 22, Katy rated it it was amazing. Such a clever story! Jan 20, Breeanna Ax rated it it was amazing. In this wonderful book, Elephant and Piggie are playing a game of catch when their new friend Snake decides that he would like to play.
Confused by his lack of arms, Elephant and Piggie decide to give it a try. Failure and failure, Snake does not seem to catch the ball and is beginning to give up. However, Gerald and Piggie come up with a clever plan to include all three of them in the game of catch. Elephant and Piggie books are a wonderful asset to any kindergarten to second-grade classroom.
Brilliantly subtle and spot-on. Kirkus" This beginning reader focuses on differently abled animals as Elephant and Piggy get ready for a game of catch. Before they begin, Snake asks to join them. Simple gestures and facial expressions convey Elephant's embarrassment at Snake's inability to catch a ball. Piggy breaks the silence stating, "You don't have arms!
On the next page, Snake diffuses his rejection by saying, "Hee-hee! I know I do not have arms. Piggy follows suit, with the same result. Then Piggy gets the idea to use Snake as the ball. Snake happily says, "Whee! Report incorrect product info. Shipping details Estimated ship dimensions: 1 inches length x 6. Return details This item can be returned to any Target store or Target. This item must be returned within 30 days of the in-store purchase, ship date or online order pickup.
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Even the twin 2 yr olds were riveted by this story and the characters. They couldn't wait to see what would happen. I loved the new snake character, at first we thought him a worm, he was so small and cute.
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