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My Friend Is Sad-An Elephant and Piggie Book
Contributor(s): Willems, Mo (Author)

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ISBN: 1423102975     ISBN-13: 9781423102977
Publisher: Hyperion Books for Children
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Binding Type: Hardcover - See All Available Formats & Editions
Published: April 2007
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Annotation: Best-selling picture book creator Mo Willems leaps into the early reader arena with the Elephant and Piggie series.& nbsp; & nbsp; Not surprisingly, & nbsp; the books are hilarious, charming, and speak directly to kids. & nbsp; The books feature two lovable and funny characters: an optimistic (and often reckless) pig and a cautious, pessimistic elephant.& nbsp; Children who sat on their parents??? laps to have Pigeon read to them will eagerly take the plunge with these books to start reading on their own.& nbsp; & nbsp; Each book has been vetted by an early learning specialist.& nbsp; These sweet and surprising stories are a much-needed breath of fresh air in the early reader arena.& nbsp; & nbsp; In My Friend is Sad, elephant Gerald& nbsp; is down in the dumps.& nbsp; Piggie is determined to cheer him up by dressing as a cowboy, a clown, and even a robot!& nbsp; But what does it take to make a sad elephant happy?& nbsp; The& nbsp; answer will make even pessimistic elephants smile.& nbsp;

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Additional Information
BISAC Categories:
- Juvenile Fiction | Humorous Stories
- Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes - Friendship
- Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes - Emotions & Feelings
Dewey: E
LCCN: 2006049582
Age Level: 3-5
Grade Level: PreK-K
Series: Elephant and Piggie Book
Physical Information: 0.4" H x 6.8" W x 9.3" L (0.65 lbs) 64 pages
Themes:
- Topical - Friendship
Features: Ikids, Illustrated, Price on Product
Awards: Capitol Choices: Noteworthy Books for Children and Teens, Recommended, Up to Seven, 2008
Maryland Blue Crab Young Reader Award, Winner, Beginning Fiction, 2008
Review Citations: Publishers Weekly 02/26/2007 pg. 89
Kirkus Review - Children 03/01/2007 pg. 234
School Library Journal 05/01/2007 pg. 112
Booklist 04/01/2007 pg. 49
Horn Book Magazine 05/01/2007 pg. 295
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 07/01/2007 pg. 491 - Recommended
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2007 pg. 329 - Superior,Well Above Average
Accelerated Reader Info
Quiz #: 154571
Reading Level: 0.7   Interest Level: Lower Grades   Point Value: 0.5
 
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Publisher Description:
Gerald is careful. Piggie is not.
Piggie cannot help smiling. Gerald can.
Gerald worries so that Piggie does not have to.

Gerald and Piggie are best friends.

In My Friend is Sad, elephant Gerald is down in the dumps. Piggie is determined to cheer him up by dressing as a cowboy, a clown, and even a robot But what does it take to make a sad elephant happy? The answer will make even pessimistic elephants smile.

 
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