About This Book
In this delightful early reader, Gerald the elephant, ever the worrier, tries to instruct his best friend Piggie on the proper, serious way to throw a ball. Piggie, however, approaches the activity with her usual exuberant joy, prioritizing fun over technique. This book beautifully explores the dynamics of friendship, contrasting different personalities and showing how friends can still enjoy activities together despite their varied approaches. It's perfect for children aged 6-9 learning to read independently or for a heartwarming read-aloud.
Gerald the elephant tries to tell Piggie that ball-throwing is serious business, but Piggie just wants to have fun.
Discussion Prompts
1
What makes Gerald and Piggie such good friends, even though they are so different?
2
Have you ever tried to teach someone something, and they did it differently than you expected? How did that feel?
3
What are some ways you like to have fun when you play games? Is it always about winning, or is it about something else?
4
What do you think Gerald learns from Piggie in this story? What does Piggie learn from Gerald?
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