My Friend Is Sad
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Picture Book · Ages 3–8 · 2007 · Est. 2 min read-aloud

My Friend Is Sad

Written and illustrated by Mo Willems

Book #2 in the Elephant and Piggie series

Can Piggie's antics lift Gerald's spirits when he's feeling down?

4.5/7 Bookroo expert·4.4/5 Goodreads · 11,133 ratings
64 pages· 201 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud· 220L
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Bookroo's summary

Gerald the Elephant is feeling blue, and his best friend Piggie is on a mission to bring back his smile. From cowboy to clown, Piggie tries everything to cheer him up. But what simple gesture will finally brighten Gerald's day? Discover the heartwarming answer in this delightful tale of friendship and joy.

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 My Friend is Sad, elephant Gerald is down in the dumps. Piggie is determined to cheer him up by dressing as a cowboy, a clown, and even a robot! But what does it take to make a sad elephant happy? The answer will make even pessimistic elephants smile.

At a glance
Format
Pages
64
Words
201
Reading age
3–8
Audience
Early Reader
Lexile
220L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
0.7
F&P level
~H
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
154571
Publication
Published
April 1, 2007
First published
March 13, 2007
Publisher
Hyperion Books for Children
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781423102977

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