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Elephants Cannot Dance!

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Elephants Cannot Dance! by Mo Willems is a delightful children’s book where Gerald the elephant is convinced he cannot dance, while his enthusiastic friend Piggie tries to teach him. Through humour and friendship, the story explores themes of self-discovery and trying new things, all within engaging and accessible illustrations.
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Young readers might enjoy this book if they love humorous stories about friendship and perseverance. Featuring delightful characters like Elephant Gerald and Piggie, it's perfect for fans of engaging illustrations and playful narratives that teach valuable life lessons about trying new things despite challenges.

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Elephants Cannot Dance!

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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.

Piggie tries to teach Gerald some new dance moves, which doesn't go well. But perhaps Gerald can teach Piggie something even more important?

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

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Elephants Cannot Dance! is a delightful children's book appreciated for its engaging and humorous storyline. It captures readers with its charm, making it an enjoyable read for both young audiences and adults.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781529512359

Publisher: Walker Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 June 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Walker Books Ltd

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Mo Willems

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 21.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 270g

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.

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