Today on Nonna’s Corner I am delighted to share The Thank You Book by Mo Willems. I was leading a Bloggercon roundtable at BEA when the ticketed signing for this took place. Berls @ Fantasy is More Fun, loves Mr. Willems and graciously stood in line to get a signed copy for Princess Sophia. While this book is geared towards readers aged 4-8 and is perfect for grades 1-3, Sophia and I enjoyed the antics of Elephant and Piggie.
by Mo Willems
Series: Elephant & Piggie #25
Genres: Childrens
Pages: 64
Source: BEA
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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 The Thank You Book!, Piggie wants to thank EVERYONE. But Gerald is worried Piggie will forget someone . . . someone important.
The first sentence of The Thank You Book by Mo Willems is from Piggie who says, “I have a lot to be thankful for…I had better get thanking!” And thus begins the story of Piggie thanking all of his friends. At the same time Gerald the Elephant worries over Piggie forgetting someone. The more folks Piggie thanks the more convinced Gerald is that Piggie will forget someone. I loved the little twist at the end, and the message Piggie and Elephant share with young readers. While younger readers will appreciate the illustrations, as they age they will giggle over Elephant’s worries, reflect on their own thankfulness and get caught up with Elephant. Aside from the message one of the things I like are the simple sentences that allow young readers to learn, mimic and then read the pages within.
About Kimberly
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Angela Adams
Elephant and Piggie are always a hit with the kids!
kimbacaffeinate
I complete agree, they even make me smile 🙂
Karen
He’s at BEA every year and always a favorite.
Karen @For What It’s Worth
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And understandable so.
Shari
Love these books! I still have a first grader who I love reading stories to, so I might have to get this one as a quick read before bed.
kimbacaffeinate
Awe that’s such a fun age Shari…
Katherine
I love Mo Willems books and the Elephant and Piggie books are some of my favorites. I love the lesson in this this one and anything by Willems is going to be entertaining! My absolute favorite is probably Don’t Let the Pigeon Stay Up Late but I’ll definitely have to be looking for this one.
kimbacaffeinate
LOL, yes that is a good one Katherine!
Tyler H. Jolley
Cute book. I like a book that reinforces an attitude of gratitude..
kimbacaffeinate
It really was, Mo is great.
Bookworm Brandee
I love, love, love Mo WIllems!! I’m happy you and the Princess enjoyed Piggie and Elephant. 😀
kimbacaffeinate
Thanks Brandee..Mo rocks!
kindlemom1
I love children’s books that are fun and have a great message inside as well.
kimbacaffeinate
Me too, and seeing Sophia read them makes me happy
Quinn's Book Nook
Mo Willems is AMAZING! I am such a fangirl of his books. I have been since college when I first discovered Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus. His books just always hit the mark. So glad Princess Sophia loves this one.
kimbacaffeinate
Ha..that book is awesome. I will be filling her bookshelf with his books!
Berls
I’m so thankful I stood in line for you, because I ended up with my own book when I hadn’t bought a ticket 🙂 I’m glad princess Sophia likes the book – I haven’t introduced it to my Kinder yet, but plan to do it around Thanksgiving. We will be talking about being thankful then, so it seems appropriate. Love Mo Willems 🙂
kimbacaffeinate
I think that was so cool of him. This is perfect for a thanksgiving lesson Berls!