About This Book
In this delightful installment of the beloved Elephant & Piggie series, Gerald the cautious elephant is put to the test when his exuberant best friend, Piggie, invites him to share her absolute favorite meal: a bowl of slop. Gerald's internal struggle and comical reactions to the idea of eating slop are at the heart of the story, exploring themes of friendship, trying new things, and accepting differences. Mo Willems masterfully uses simple text, expressive illustrations, and speech bubbles to convey a wide range of emotions, making it perfect for beginning readers and a joy for read-alouds. It's a wonderful book for discussing picky eating and the courage it takes to step outside one's comfort zone.
Poetry collection for beginning readers which deals with topics of interest to children.
Discussion Prompts
1
What is a food you really love that your friends or family might not like?
2
Have you ever been nervous to try a new food? What happened?
3
What makes Gerald and Piggie such good friends, even when they like different things?
4
What's something new you tried recently, and did you like it?
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