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I Am Going! (An Elephant and Piggie Book)
I Am Going! (An Elephant and Piggie Book)
Elephant and Piggie seriesPreK to 3rd grade
Piggie says she's going, and Gerald panics. A funny friendship story for early readers.
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42 books · 34 with a read aloud on our channel
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Listen to My Trumpet!
Listen to My Trumpet!
Elephant and Piggie seriesPreK to 2nd grade
Piggie has a trumpet and Gerald has to listen. Big laughs and a lesson about being a kind friend.
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The Thank You Book
The Thank You Book
Elephant and Piggie seriesPreK to 2nd grade
Piggie sets out to thank everyone, and the last thank you is for the reader. A sweet farewell to Elephant and Piggie and a perfect gratitude book.
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I'm a Frog!
I'm a Frog!
Elephant and Piggie seriesPreK to 2nd grade
Piggie is pretending to be a frog, and Gerald is very confused. A funny intro to the fun of pretending.
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My New Friend Is So Fun! (An Elephant and Piggie Book)
My New Friend Is So Fun! (An Elephant and Piggie Book)
Elephant and Piggie seriesPreK to 2nd grade
Gerald worries Piggie's new friend will replace him. A sweet story about jealousy and friendship.
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Can I Play Too?
Can I Play Too?
Elephant and Piggie seriesPreK to 2nd grade
A snake wants to play catch with Gerald and Piggie. A funny way to talk about including everyone.
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Should I Share My Ice Cream? (An Elephant and Piggie Book)
Should I Share My Ice Cream? (An Elephant and Piggie Book)
Elephant and Piggie seriesPreK to 1st grade
Gerald has a big decision to make, and it's melting fast. A funny, relatable book about sharing.
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A Big Guy Took My Ball!
A Big Guy Took My Ball!
Elephant and Piggie seriesPreK to 2nd grade
A whale takes Piggie's ball, and Gerald finds a kind solution. Great for talking about sharing and size.
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I Love My New Toy! (An Elephant and Piggie Book)
I Love My New Toy! (An Elephant and Piggie Book)
Elephant and Piggie seriesPreK to 2nd grade
Gerald breaks Piggie's new toy and their friendship is tested. A great one about forgiveness.
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Happy Pig Day!
Happy Pig Day!
Elephant and Piggie seriesPreK to 2nd grade
Gerald worries he can't celebrate Pig Day. A sweet story about being included.
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Pigs Make Me Sneeze! (An Elephant and Piggie Book)
Pigs Make Me Sneeze! (An Elephant and Piggie Book)
Elephant and Piggie seriesPreK to 2nd grade
Gerald thinks he's allergic to Piggie. Big laughs and a happy ending.
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I Really Like Slop!
I Really Like Slop!
Elephant and Piggie seriesPreK to 2nd grade
Piggie loves slop, and Gerald has to decide whether to try it. A funny book about trying new things for a friend.
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The Pigeon Finds a Hot Dog!
The Pigeon Finds a Hot Dog!
Pigeon seriesPreK to 2nd grade
The Pigeon finds a hot dog, and a curious duckling wants to share. A funny way to talk about sharing.
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We Are in a Book!
We Are in a Book!
Elephant and Piggie seriesPreK to 1st grade
Gerald and Piggie discover they're in a book and someone is reading them. So clever and fun.
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Let's Go for a Drive!
Let's Go for a Drive!
Elephant and Piggie seriesPreK to 2nd grade
Gerald plans everything for a drive, and they forget one thing. Silly and fun for early readers.
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I Will Take a Nap! (An Elephant and Piggie Book)
I Will Take a Nap! (An Elephant and Piggie Book)
Elephant and Piggie seriesPreK to 2nd grade
Gerald is cranky and wants a nap, but Piggie isn't helping. Funny and relatable for tired families.
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I Will Surprise My Friend! (An Elephant and Piggie Book)
I Will Surprise My Friend! (An Elephant and Piggie Book)
Elephant and Piggie seriesPreK to 2nd grade
Gerald and Piggie try to surprise each other. A funny, sweet friendship story.
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I Broke My Trunk!
I Broke My Trunk!
Elephant and Piggie seriesPreK to 2nd grade
Gerald tells a long, wild story about how he broke his trunk. Kids love the big ending.
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Don't Let the Pigeon Stay Up Late!
Don't Let the Pigeon Stay Up Late!
Pigeon seriesPreK to 2nd grade
The Pigeon tries every trick to stay up past bedtime. Sound familiar?
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Watch Me Throw the Ball! (An Elephant and Piggie Book)
Watch Me Throw the Ball! (An Elephant and Piggie Book)
Elephant and Piggie seriesPreK to 2nd grade
Piggie can't throw well but has the most fun. A great reminder that fun matters more than winning.
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I Am Invited to a Party! (An Elephant and Piggie Book)
I Am Invited to a Party! (An Elephant and Piggie Book)
Elephant and Piggie seriesPreK to 2nd grade
Gerald and Piggie prepare for a party, and they overdress. Silly fun for early readers.
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There Is a Bird on Your Head! (An Elephant and Piggie Book)
There Is a Bird on Your Head! (An Elephant and Piggie Book)
Elephant and Piggie seriesPreK to 2nd grade
Gerald has a bird on his head, then a nest, then babies. Kids crack up every time.
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The Pigeon Needs a Bath!
The Pigeon Needs a Bath!
Pigeon seriesPreK to 2nd grade
The Pigeon definitely does not need a bath. Kids who fight bath time will relate.
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Waiting Is Not Easy!
Waiting Is Not Easy!
Elephant and Piggie seriesPreK to 2nd grade
Piggie has a surprise, and Gerald has to wait for it. Every kid who's ever been impatient will relate.
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Today I Will Fly!
Today I Will Fly!
Elephant and Piggie seriesPreK to 2nd grade
Piggie is sure she'll fly today, and Gerald isn't so sure. Funny and great for big dreamers.
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My Friend Is Sad
My Friend Is Sad
Elephant and Piggie seriesPreK to 1st grade
Gerald is sad and Piggie tries everything to cheer him up. Funny and sweet, and it shows kids what being a good friend looks like.
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Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!
Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!
Pigeon seriesPreK to K
The Pigeon begs to drive the bus, and kids get to say no. A modern classic that every kid loves to shout along with.
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Elephants Cannot Dance!
Elephants Cannot Dance!
Elephant and Piggie seriesPreK to 2nd grade
Gerald is sure he can't dance, but he gives it a try. A sweet reminder that trying is what counts.
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The Duckling Gets a Cookie!?
The Duckling Gets a Cookie!?
Pigeon seriesPreK to 2nd grade
The Duckling gets a cookie just by asking nicely, and the Pigeon is furious. A funny lesson about manners.
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The Pigeon HAS to Go to School!
The Pigeon HAS to Go to School!
Pigeon seriesPreK to 2nd grade
The Pigeon doesn't want to go to school, and kids get to reassure him. Perfect for first day jitters.
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Are You Ready to Play Outside? (An Elephant and Piggie Book)
Are You Ready to Play Outside? (An Elephant and Piggie Book)
Elephant and Piggie seriesPreK to 2nd grade
Rain ruins their plans, until it doesn't. A great book about making the best of things.
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The Pigeon Wants a Puppy!
The Pigeon Wants a Puppy!
Pigeon seriesPreK to 2nd grade
The Pigeon wants a puppy, until he meets one. Kids love the twist.
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Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Sleigh!
Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Sleigh!
Pigeon seriesPreK to 2nd grade
The Pigeon wants to drive Santa's sleigh, and kids have to say no. Interactive holiday fun.
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The Pigeon Will Ride the Roller Coaster!
The Pigeon Will Ride the Roller Coaster!
Pigeon seriesPreK to 2nd grade
The Pigeon is ready to ride, and his imagination takes over. Fun for kids heading to a theme park.
Edwina, the Dinosaur Who Didn't Know She Was Extinct
Edwina, the Dinosaur Who Didn't Know She Was Extinct
PreK to 2nd grade
Everyone loves Edwina the dinosaur except Reginald, who is determined to prove she is extinct. Mo Willems at his funniest, with a sweet twist about listening.
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Goldilocks and the Three Dinosaurs
Goldilocks and the Three Dinosaurs
PreK to 2nd grade
Three dinosaurs set up a trap for a little girl in Mo Willems's hilarious retelling, and Goldilocks barely escapes. Full of jokes for kids and grownups alike.
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It's My Bird-Day!
It's My Bird-Day!
Pigeon seriesPreK to 2nd grade
The Pigeon is ready for his big birthday party, hot dog cake and all, but can he handle a surprise? Kids love yelling back at him, and his meltdowns are pure comedy.
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Knuffle Bunny Free: An Unexpected Diversion
Knuffle Bunny Free: An Unexpected Diversion
Knuffle Bunny seriesPreK to 2nd grade
On a trip to visit her grandparents in Holland, Trixie loses Knuffle Bunny and learns about growing up. A tender, perfect finale to a beloved trilogy that may bring happy tears.
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Knuffle Bunny Too: A Case of Mistaken Identity
Knuffle Bunny Too: A Case of Mistaken Identity
Knuffle Bunny seriesPreK to 2nd grade
Trixie proudly brings Knuffle Bunny to preschool, only to find Sonja has the very same bunny. A late night swap turns rivals into friends in this hilarious sequel.
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Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Tale
Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Tale
Knuffle Bunny seriesPreK to 2nd grade
Toddler Trixie leaves her beloved bunny at the laundromat and can't find the words to tell Daddy. A Caldecott Honor gem that makes parents and kids laugh at every frantic page.
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Leonardo, the Terrible Monster
Leonardo, the Terrible Monster
PreK to 2nd grade
Leonardo is terrible at being scary, so he hunts for the most scaredy kid on earth. Instead he discovers being a friend is better than being a monster.
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Time to Pee!
Time to Pee!
PreK
Mo Willems's cheerful mice hold up signs and cheer toddlers on through every step of potty time. Silly, supportive, and great for kids who need a pep talk.
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