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My Friend is Sad (An Elephant and Piggie Book)

Mo Willems

Ages 4–8

Readers rate it 4.3 (10 on Hardcover)

Released Mar 13, 2007

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A note for parents

This is a classic early-reader picture book featuring two best friends navigating emotions with humor and care. The story celebrates empathy, friendship, and the importance of emotional support without any concerning content. It's an excellent introduction to understanding and responding to others' feelings through age-appropriate storytelling and simple, engaging illustrations.

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From the publisher

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 My Friend is Sad, elephant Gerald is down in the dumps. Piggie is determined to cheer him up by dressing as a cowboy, a clown, and even a robot! But what does... 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 My Friend is Sad, elephant Gerald is down in the dumps. Piggie is determined to cheer him up by dressing as a cowboy, a clown, and even a robot! But what does it take to make a sad elephant happy? The answer will make even pessimistic elephants smile.

Shelved under

  • Juvenile Fiction
  • Fantasy
  • Children
  • picture book
  • Children's stories
  • Young Adult
  • Fiction
  • Friendship
  • Humor
  • Elephant and Piggy
  • picture books
  • emotions

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ISBN 9781423102977 · Hyperion