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Titles in This Set
1. We Are in a Book!
2. Can I Play Too?
3. Pigs Make Me Sneeze!
4. Elephants Cannot Dance!
5. I'm a Frog!
6. Should I Share My Ice Cream?
7. Listen to My Trumpet!
8. I Will Take a Nap!
9. I Am Going!
10. Waiting Is Not Easy!
Details
Condition: Brand New
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9781529530483
Publisher: Walker Books
Age Range: 4-8 years
Overview
Meet Gerald the cautious elephant and Piggie the joyfully impulsive pig in this best-selling ten-book paperback collection from award-winning author-illustrator Mo Willems. Told through bold, expressive illustrations and minimal, laugh-out-loud dialogue, each story captures a small but meaningful moment of friendship. Ideal for beginner readers, bedtime sharing, or classroom read-alouds, this set has become a modern favourite for parents, teachers and librarians introducing children to the pleasures of independent reading.
About the Books
Each paperback in this collection stars the same beloved double-act: Gerald, an anxious but loyal elephant, and Piggie, his exuberant, optimistic best friend. In We Are in a Book! the pair discover they're being read, sparking a clever meditation on stories themselves. Can I Play Too? introduces Snake, who wants to join a game of catch despite having no arms, gently exploring inclusion. Pigs Make Me Sneeze! sees Gerald convinced he's allergic to his best friend, while Elephants Cannot Dance! and I'm a Frog! playfully tackle self-doubt and identity. Should I Share My Ice Cream? is a sweet lesson in generosity, and Listen to My Trumpet!, I Will Take a Nap!, I Am Going! and Waiting Is Not Easy! round out the set with stories about patience, honesty and everyday friendship. Told largely in speech bubbles with comic-strip rhythm, the books are simple in vocabulary yet rich in emotional nuance, bridging picture books and early chapter books. Willems' expressive, uncluttered artwork has made the series a multiple Theodor Seuss Geisel Medal winner and a staple of classrooms and libraries worldwide.
- Ten complete paperback stories in one great-value boxed set
- Simple sentences and speech-bubble format build reading confidence
- Warm, funny stories that open conversations about friendship and feelings
- Perfect for independent early readers or shared bedtime reading
- A trusted, multi-award-winning series loved by parents and teachers
- Makes an excellent birthday, holiday or classroom library gift
About the Author
Mo Willems is an American author-illustrator celebrated for his witty, character-driven picture books. Before turning to books, he spent years as a writer and animator for Sesame Street, earning multiple Emmy Awards. His Elephant & Piggie series has won the Theodor Seuss Geisel Medal three times, and his other beloved creations include the Pigeon series and Knuffle Bunny. Willems' blend of visual comedy and emotional honesty has made him one of the most celebrated children's authors of his generation.
Why You'll Love This Collection
With ten complete stories, expressive artwork and genuinely funny writing, this box set turns early reading practice into pure enjoyment—an ideal all-in-one gift for young book lovers aged 4 to 8.
Please Note: Cover art and ISBN reflect the UK edition as shown. Dispatched brand new from the UK.
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