Can I Play Too?
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Picture Book · Ages 3–8 · 2010 · Est. 2 min read-aloud

Can I Play Too?

Written and illustrated by Mo Willems

Book #12 in the Elephant and Piggie series

Can a snake play catch without arms? Gerald and Piggie find out.

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64 pages· 205 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud· 180L
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Bookroo's summary

Gerald the elephant and Piggie, an exuberant duo, face a playful dilemma when their new friend, Snake, wants to join their game of catch. But how can Snake play without arms? As they navigate this quirky challenge, the trio discovers creative solutions and the true meaning of friendship. Will they find a way for everyone to join the fun, or will Snake be left out? Dive into this delightful tale of problem-solving and camaraderie, where laughter and surprises await at every turn. Can friendship overcome the impossible?

From the publisher

Gerald is careful. Piggie is not. Piggie cannot help smiling. Gerald can.

Gerald and Piggie are best friends.

In Can I Play Too? Gerald and Piggie meet a new snake friend who wants to join in a game of catch. But don’t you need arms to catch?

At a glance
Format
Pages
64
Words
205
Reading age
3–8
Audience
First Reader
Lexile
180L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
0.6
F&P level
~F
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
138380
Publication
Published
June 8, 2010
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781423119913

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