An Elephant & Piggie Biggie!
#11 of 5 in Elephant & Piggie Series
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What’s inside...
This book is a collection of five Elephant & Piggie's best-selling adventures. From Piggie's surreal play date to Elephant's cooking up a plan to cheer up his friend, this book celebrates the power of friendship and imagination. From award-winning, best-selling author and illustrator Mo Willems comes a bind-up of five Elephant & Piggie adventures to spark early-readers' imaginations.
Discussion points
What do you think Elephant was feeling when Piggie surprised him?
How do you think working together helped Elephant and Piggie solve their problem?
If you were in the story, what would you do to help Elephant and Piggie on their adventure?
Why do you think it is important for Elephant and Piggie to listen to each other?
Tip: Role play these questions
Use expressive voices for Elephant and Piggie to make the reading more fun and engaging.
Ask your child to guess what might happen next in the story to keep them thinking ahead.
Relate the story's themes to your child’s real-life experiences to deepen their understanding.
Encourage your child to draw their favorite scene from the book, and describe why they chose that specific moment.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Empathy
Explanation: Throughout the 'An Elephant & Piggie Biggie!' series, characters frequently showcase understanding and sensitivity towards each other's feelings, helping each other through various predicaments.
Real-World Application: Children can learn to recognize emotional cues and respond appropriately, fostering kindness and supportive relationships in their interactions with others.
Example Lesson: Problem-Solving
Explanation: Elephant and Piggie often encounter challenges that they need to solve together, demonstrating teamwork and creative solutions.
Real-World Application: This encourages children to think critically and collaborate when faced with obstacles, whether in school projects or during playtime with peers.
Example Lesson: The Importance of Friendship
Explanation: The strong bond between Elephant and Piggie emphasizes loyalty, trust, and mutual support, showing children the value of nurturing relationships.
Real-World Application: Kids are encouraged to build and maintain friendships, understanding the role of give-and-take, and the importance of being there for each other.
Example Lesson: Resilience
Explanation: Despite setbacks, Elephant and Piggie maintain a positive attitude, demonstrating resilience and the ability to bounce back from disappointment.
Real-World Application: This teaches children perseverance, helping them to stay motivated and continue trying in spite of difficulties or failures.
Example Lesson: Joy in Simple Things
Explanation: The characters find happiness in everyday activities and simple pleasures, appreciating what they have.
Real-World Application: Children learn to find joy in their own experiences and appreciate the small, everyday moments, which can contribute to a positive outlook on life.