

And since becoming an elementary school librarian, I became even more convinced that books have the power to change lives.…īecause, because, because. Because of this blog, I switched gears fifteen years into my career as an attorney and became an elementary school librarian. And due to this writing, I began this blog. Sometimes I think of my life as a series of “because” circumstances.īecause times were tough and I needed to find my center, I began writing again.

But first, an intro to his newest book, BECAUSE. She awakens to find her bunny, only to give it to an unhappy child.Looking for Mo Willems books? We’ve got you covered. Eventually she falls asleep dreaming of the adventure her toy has. Once she gets on the plane, she realizes that she does not have her bunny. The last of the series, Trixie takes a trip with her family to Holland.

Knuffle Bunny Free: an Unexpected Diversion Piggie has to figure out a way to make Gerald feel included for the celebration. All of the pigs are enjoying Pig Day therefore, Gerald is feeling left out. Once again Mo Willems reflects on friendship. Based on true friendship, Elephant contemplates on sharing his ice cream with his friend, Piggie. Click here for extended reading activityĬhildren can read Should I Share My Ice Cream? to gain a better understanding of doing the right thing when you are supposed to. He takes her through an adventurous, hilarious journey. Gerald the Elephant tells Piggie a story of how he broke his trunk. Alligator becomes weary of their friendship but in the end, Amanda and her alligator form a tighter bond. The book of six and a half stories represents friendship in all forms. The book's simplicity makes it easy for beginning readers to understand the importance of making plans. Though not actually centered on taking a drive, the book has Piggie and Gerald preparing for a drive. True friends have hard decisions to make sometimes should Elephant tell Piggie about his unfortunate music skills? But, does Piggie have a hidden reason behind playing the trumpet? This is not only a book for children to work on and then be finished with it instead, they work with Pigeon and try to overlook Duckling. Kids are required to help Pigeon finish his activity book with the help of the bus driver. Duckling gets a cookie for saying please and Pigeon doesn't like it.ĭon't Let the Pigeon Finish This Activity Book! With a bit of irony included, Mo Willems creates entertaining surprises for Goldilocks. A twist on Goldilocks and the Three Bears, this story adds a comical outlook on the tale.
