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Elephants Cannot Dance!

By Mo Willems
Series: Elephant and Piggie
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Elephants Cannot Dance! tells the charming story of Gerald the elephant and his friend Piggie. Gerald is convinced that elephants cannot dance, while Piggie is eager to prove otherwise. Their playful friendship unfolds as they experience the joys and challenges of learning something new together, highlighting themes of encouragement and perseverance.
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Format: Hardback
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You might enjoy this delightful story if you're looking for a humorous and charming children's book that explores themes of friendship, trying new things, and embracing differences. With engaging illustrations and lovable characters, it encourages young readers to have fun and believe in themselves.

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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! by Mo Willems is widely praised in reviews for its charming illustrations and a heartfelt story that introduces young readers to themes of perseverance and friendship. The interaction between characters Gerald and Piggie is often highlighted as endearing and engaging, making it an excellent choice for early readers. The book manages to convey important life lessons with humour and simplicity.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781529515909

Publisher: Walker Books Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 07 June 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Walker Books Ltd

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Mo Willems

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 172.0mm

Height: 236.0mm

Weight: 301g

Pages: 64

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Children's Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Mo Willems Series: Elephant and Piggie

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.

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