- Age: Beginner

- I loved how simple the pages were almost making the text the main point. It was easy to read and follow along, and it related to real experiences. For example playing with a friend or sister and accidentally breaking their toy. I loved how Pigge explained their emotions when it was mad and sad, hopefully encouraging kids to explain their emotions too.

- I would have this in my classroom for my students to read an learn from.

Mo Willems' books are highly readable, funny, and always perfect for read alouds. His collection of Elephant and Piggie early readers are hilarious yet endearing, and teaches the value of friendship. ( )

The friends are back: Elephant and Piggie! Piggie is excited to play with his new toy and explore what it can do with Elephant. They learn that accidents happen, but we can make quick fixes when we work together. ( )

Piggie is showing Gerald her new toy. They try to figure out what her new toy does. They throw it up in the air and when it comes back down it hits the ground and breaks. In the end, Gerald realizes its more fun playing with friends and not toys. ( )

Piggie has a new toy, but doesn't know exactly how to use it. After much experimentation, they find out that it is a break and snap toy.