Happy Pig Day!
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2011 · Est. 2 min read-aloud

Happy Pig Day!

Written and illustrated by Mo Willems

Book #16 in the Elephant and Piggie series

Can Gerald join Piggie's favorite celebration, or will he be left out?

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64 pages· 237 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud· 170L
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Piggie is thrilled to celebrate her favorite day, Happy Pig Day, but her best friend, Gerald the Elephant, worries he might not be part of the fun. As Piggie's excitement grows, Gerald's cautious nature makes him question his place in the festivities. Will their friendship withstand the challenge of inclusion, or will Gerald find himself on the sidelines? Dive into this delightful tale of friendship and celebration, where the joy of special occasions meets the heartwarming bond between two unlikely pals. Discover if Gerald can overcome his worries and join the party.

From the publisher

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 Happy Pig Day! Piggie celebrates her favorite day of the year! But will Gerald the Elephant be included in the festivities? Using vocabulary that is perfect for beginning readers (and vetted by an early-learning specialist), Mo Willems has crafted a heartfelt story about celebrating the special occasions in life. Fans of the Geisel Award-winning duo will want to join the party!

At a glance
Format
Pages
64
Words
237
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Early Reader
Lexile
170L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
0.7
F&P level
~F
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
147098
Publication
Published
June 1, 2011
First published
October 4, 2011
Publisher
Hyperion Books for Children
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781423143420

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