About This Book
"April Fool!" by Harriet Ziefert is a delightful early reader that captures the spirit of April Fool's Day through the eyes of a boy named Will. Will entertains his friends with an outlandish, imaginative story about a bike-riding elephant who juggles and sings. This book is perfect for children aged 4-8, offering a lighthearted exploration of storytelling, imagination, and the fun of a harmless prank. It can spark conversations about truth, make-believe, and the joy of shared laughter among friends.
On April 1, Will tells his friends how he once saw a bike-riding elephant who sang through his trunk while juggling six bags of junk.
Discussion Prompts
1
What is an April Fool's joke?
2
What was the silliest part of Will's story?
3
Have you ever played a harmless trick on someone, or had one played on you? How did it feel?
4
Why do you think Will told such a funny, made-up story?
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