4 short stories, 64 pages each, Interest level: grades K-2
We will read and discuss one book each week:
Week 1: I Really Like Slop!
Week 2: I Will Take a Nap!
Week 3: Should I Share My Ice Cream?
Week 4: My New Friend Is So Fun!
The four books chosen from this series revolve around the friendship of Elephant and Piggie. Despite being very different, the two are best friends. The humorous stories by Mo Willems focus on how Elephant and Piggie get along despite their differences. While the stories are funny, they stress important elements of friendship, such as kindness, sharing, and working together to solve problems. These stories are fun and easy to navigate for beginning readers!