About This Book
In this delightful entry to the beloved Elephant & Piggie series, Gerald and Piggie break the fourth wall, realizing they are characters being read by a reader. Their initial excitement about being in a book quickly shifts to humorous anxiety as they ponder the inevitable end of their story. Mo Willems masterfully uses simple vocabulary and expressive illustrations to explore concepts of narrative, friendship, and the bittersweet nature of endings. It's an excellent choice for early readers to build confidence and for parents to spark conversations about the magic of books.
Gerald is careful. Piggie is not. Piggie cannot help smiling. Gerald can. Gerald and Piggie are best friends. In We Are in a Book! Gerald and Piggie discover the joy of being read. But what will happen when the book ends? Using vocabulary perfect for beginning readers (and vetted by an early-learning specialist), Mo Willems has crafted a mind-bending story that is even more interactive than previous Elephant & Piggie adventures. Fans of the Geisel Award-winning duo won't be able to put this book down--literally!
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Discussion Prompts
1
How do you think Gerald and Piggie felt when they realized they were in a book?
2
What do you think happens to characters when a book ends?
3
If you could talk to a character in a book, what would you say?
4
Gerald and Piggie are very different. How do their differences make them good friends?
5
What is your favorite part about reading a book?
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