About This Book
In this delightful installment of the Elephant & Piggie series, Gerald the elephant is utterly exhausted and longing for a peaceful nap. However, his exuberant best friend, Piggie, is full of energy and unintentionally disrupts Gerald's attempts at rest. The story humorously portrays Gerald's escalating frustration and Piggie's well-meaning but oblivious antics. It's a fantastic book for discussing emotions like crankiness and the importance of empathy and respecting others' needs, all wrapped in Mo Willems' signature simple text and expressive illustrations. Perfect for early readers and read-alouds, it offers a gentle way to talk about friendship dynamics and managing big feelings.
Gerald is tired and cranky and wants to take a nap, but Piggie is not helping.
Discussion Prompts
1
Why was Gerald so cranky at the beginning of the story?
2
How did Piggie try to help Gerald, even though it didn't work at first?
3
What do you do when you feel tired or grumpy?
4
How can we be good friends when someone else is feeling tired or needs quiet time?
5
Have you ever wanted to do one thing, but your friend wanted to do something else? How did you work it out?
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