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School Library Journal
Reviewed on August 1, 2008
K-Gr 2 In classic Willems style, the characters' expressions and body language carry both stories, with the deceptively simple line art saying far more than the slight, though whimsical, texts. When Gerald accidentally breaks Piggie's new toy, he is by turns ashamed, chagrined, and apologetic. Piggie is mad, sad, and finally embarrassed (a squirrel shows them t...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Magazine
Reviewed on July 1, 2008
BFFs Gerald and Piggie (I Am Invited to a Party! and There Is a Bird on Your Head!, rev. 1/08) are back in their fifth and sixth easy-reader episodes. The pair's friendship is put to the test in My New Toy when elephant Gerald accidentally breaks Piggie's prized possession. Their spat follows a familiar arc: anger and sadness, tears and regret; all ends well, thanks to a squirrel's interve...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Guide
Reviewed on January 1, 2008
Gerald and Piggie's friendship is put to the test in <i>Toy</i> when Gerald accidentally breaks Piggie's prized possession. In <i>Friend</i>, the pals try to surprise each other...Log In or Sign Up to Read More