I Love My New Toy!
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Picture Book · Ages 3–5 · 2008 · Est. 2 min read-aloud

I Love My New Toy!

Written and illustrated by Mo Willems

Book #5 in the Elephant and Piggie series

A broken toy tests the strength of a friendship. Can it survive the mishap?

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57 pages· 157 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud
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Piggie is thrilled to show Gerald her new toy, but disaster strikes when it breaks. As Piggie's carefree nature clashes with Gerald's cautious demeanor, their friendship faces a true test. Can they navigate this unexpected challenge, or will the broken toy shatter more than just playtime? Discover the heartwarming journey of two best friends as they learn the true meaning of friendship and forgiveness.

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 I Love My New Toy!, Piggie can’t wait to show Gerald her brand new toy. But will an accidentally broken toy accidentally break a friendship?

Awards

Cybils Award (2008)Golden Kite Honor (2009)
At a glance
Format
Pages
57
Words
157
Reading age
3–5
Audience
Early Reader
Lexile
180L
Themes & topics
Books about friendshipBooks about elephantsBooks about emotionsBooks about animalsBooks about pigs
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
0.5
F&P level
~F
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
154568
Publication
Published
June 3, 2008
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781423109617

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