About This Book
In this charming early reader, Gerald the elephant, a natural worrier, grapples with the monumental question of whether to share his single ice cream cone with his ever-optimistic best friend, Piggie. Mo Willems expertly uses simple vocabulary and expressive illustrations to depict Gerald's internal monologue and the humorous passage of time as his ice cream melts. It's a delightful story that gently explores themes of friendship, generosity, and the anxiety of making a "right" decision, all while providing abundant laughs. Perfect for children aged 6-9, it encourages empathy and discussion about sharing.
Gerald is careful. Piggie is not. Piggie cannot help smiling. Gerald can. Gerald worries so that Piggie does not have to. Gerald and Piggie are best friends. In Should I Share My Ice Cream? Gerald has a big decision to make. But will he make it in time? Using vocabulary that is perfect for beginning readers (and vetted by an early-learning specialist), Mo Willems has crafted a funny story about the challenges of doing the right thing. Fans of the Geisel Award-winning duo will eagerly eat it up!
Discussion Prompts
1
Why do you think Gerald was so worried about sharing his ice cream?
2
Have you ever had to make a big decision like Gerald? What was it?
3
What does it mean to be a good friend, like Gerald and Piggie are to each other?
4
What would you do if you had one ice cream cone and your friend didn't have any?
5
How did Gerald feel at the beginning of the story compared to the end?
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