Boxing Day Sale is live! Up to 20% off 2000+ Books

Can I Play Too?

4.48 goodreads logo

Ratings/reviews counts are updated frequently.

Check link for latest rating.
( 7,291 ratings, 607 reviews)
Book Hero Magic crafted this summary to help describe this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! Summary
Can I Play Too? is a delightful children's book by Mo Willems featuring the beloved characters Elephant and Piggie. When a new friend, a snake, wants to join their game of catch, they creatively work together to overcome the challenge of including someone without arms. The story highlights themes of friendship, problem-solving, and inclusive play.
Read More
Format: Paperback / softback
$1499
AVAILABLE WITH SUPPLIER Ships from our Auckland warehouse within 3-4 weeks

Found a better price? Request a price match

Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

You might enjoy this delightful story if you love tales about friendship and fun problem-solving. This book, filled with whimsical illustrations and engaging dialogue, beautifully captures the essence of inclusion and teamwork, making it perfect for young readers who enjoy heartwarming and humorous adventures.

Book Hero thinking about your next read

Can I Play Too?

Book Hero Magic formatted this description to make it easier to read. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! Description

Perfect for children just learning to read, this highly original book is told entirely in speech bubbles with a repetitive use of familiar phrases. From the award-winning author of Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!

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 Can I Play Too?, Gerald and Piggie meet a new friend, Snake, who wants to join in a game of catch. But don't you need arms to catch...? Mo Willems creates another hilarious escapade starring the award-winning duo that will have early readers breaking into laughter from the first page.

Series: Elephant and Piggie

View all

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Can I Play Too? by Mo Willems is praised for being enjoyable for readers of all ages. The book features perfect pacing, with Willems' signature humour and a heartfelt story. It also offers a gentle lesson on inclusivity.

Book Hero reading reviews

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781529512342

Publisher: Walker Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 06 April 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Walker Books Ltd

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Mo Willems

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 10.0mm

Width: 164.0mm

Height: 226.0mm

Weight: 180g

Pages: 64

About the Author

Mo Willems is a three-time Caldecott Honor winner for Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!, Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Tale and Knuffle Bunny Too: A Case of Mistaken Identity. His celebrated Elephant & Piggie early-reader series has been awarded the Theodor Seuss Geisel Medal on two occasions as well as three Honors. Other favourites include Goldilocks and the Three Dinosaurs and That Is Not a Good Idea. Before he turned to children's books, Mo was a writer and animator on Sesame Street, where he won six Emmy Awards. Mo lives with his family in Massachusetts, US. Find him online at www.mowillems.com and on Twitter as @The_Pigeon.

Also by Mo Willems

View all

More from Children's Books

View all

Why buy from us?

Book Hero is not a chain store or big box retailer. We're an independent 100% NZ-owned business on a mission to help more Kiwis rediscover a love of books and reading!

Service & Delivery

Service & Delivery

Our warehouse in Auckland holds over 80,000 books and puzzles in-stock so you're not waiting for your order to arrive from overseas.

Auckland Bookstore

Auckland Bookstore

We're primarily an online store, but for your convenience you can pick up your order for free from our bookstore, which is right next door to our warehouse in Hobsonville.

Our Gifting Service

Our Gifting Service

Books make wonderful thoughtful gifts and we're here to help with gift-wrapping and cards. We can even send your gift directly to your loved one.