An Elephant & Piggie Biggie! Volume 3 (An Elephant and Piggie Book)
#3 in Elephant and Piggie Biggies Series
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What’s inside...
This third oversized treasury gathers five award-winning Elephant & Piggie stories—There Is a Bird on Your Head!, Are You Ready to Play Outside?, Elephants Cannot Dance!, Should I Share My Ice Cream?, and I Will Surprise My Friend! In each tale, best friends Gerald (a careful, sometimes‐worried elephant) and Piggie (a high-spirited, optimistic pig) tackle everyday dilemmas—sharing, patience, cooperation, and coping with surprises—through laugh-out-loud dialogue and expressive cartoon art. Mo Willems blends slapstick humor and heartfelt moments, giving new readers an accessible entry point to story structure, character emotions, and problem-solving.
Character compass
Elephant Gerald
Piggie
Discussion points
Why did Gerald hesitate to share his ice cream?
How did Piggie help Gerald when the birds nested?
What makes a good surprise for a friend?
How can you have fun when plans change, like in the rain?
Which story made you laugh the most, and why?
Tip: Role play these questions
Act out dance moves together during Elephants Cannot Dance!
Create a sharing chart after reading the ice-cream story.
Draw your own weather-proof play ideas like Piggie’s.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Sharing brings joy to everyone.
Explanation: Gerald decides to split his rapidly melting ice cream with Piggie.
Real-World Application: Children can practice offering toys or snacks to friends.
Example Lesson: Be adaptable when plans change.
Explanation: Piggie learns to enjoy rain by jumping in puddles.
Real-World Application: Kids can brainstorm fun indoor games on rainy days.
Example Lesson: Encourage friends to try new things.
Explanation: Piggie cheers Gerald on as he attempts dancing.
Real-World Application: Support classmates in learning new skills without teasing.
Example Lesson: Ask for help politely.
Explanation: Gerald solves his bird problem by calmly requesting assistance.
Real-World Application: Teach children to voice needs respectfully at home or school.
Example Lesson: Communicate to avoid misunderstandings.
Explanation: Gerald and Piggie’s surprise plan goes awry until they talk.
Real-World Application: Kids learn to express concerns instead of guessing others’ thoughts.