I Will Surprise My Friend! (Elephant and Piggie)

Brilliant early reader! I may even dare say THE BEST early reader books. So many early readers are tedious, or have inconsistent difficulty levels in their text, making it frustrating and/or boring for kids. Elephant & Piggie had my kids giggling, and the adults & older kids leaning in to listen and laugh, too. My 12 year old still smiles about Elephant & Piggie (instead of groaning like at so many of the "babyish" things they've outgrown, because it is humor that all ages can appreciate.) The text difficulty is just right for beginning readers. The fact that the words are in thought or speech bubbles, with varied fonts that express emotion, draws the kids' eyes and interest to the words. The emotions & themes of friendship with a big dash of humor, plus expressive animation are also perfect for kids. I love Dr. Seuss & some of the P.D. Eastman early reader books, but these are a new classic that deliver what every kid should have as their first experience with books: delight! These are worth owning in your library. Even once Elephant & Piggie help your little one along in their reading journey, they will still be treasured and enjoyed long after for their lovable characters. I still enjoy re-reading Elephant & Piggie books."I Will Surprise My Friend," was our first introduction to Elephant & Piggie, and is perhaps still our favorite. It can make a young kid giggle with absolute mirth, and is the first one I recommend to those being introduced to Elephant & Piggie.

Sweet theme and very kid friendly pictures.

I love this book series soooooo much ! The only books I now use to teach my young students to read ... and they make me laugh out loud !! x

Brilliant. Up there with Watch Me Throw The Ball!

I have all the Piggie and Elephant books - they are just brilliant for encouraging reluctant readers who want to read them over and over again. Excellent. Mo Willems is a genius!

After watching two squirrels surprise each other and laugh about it, Gerald gets the idea that he and Piggie should surprise each other. After all, it looks like such fun. However, they didn't plan it out completely, and both are hiding behind the rock waiting for the other. Will the surprise work?This has got to be the silliest of the Elephant and Piggie books, and it is an absolute delight. Their different personalities really come out as they are sitting behind the rock. Gerald is worrying about a scary monster eating Piggie, while Piggie decides that Gerald must have gone for lunch. The climax is laugh out loud funny.You and your kid will laugh out loud at this funny picture book no matter how many times you read it. Get it today.

I love these books as much as my son does. Excellent books, I'm collecting them all, I would highly recommend to everyone.