Susanna Leonard Hill has a feature on her blog called Perfect Picture Book Friday. It is a list of “perfect” picture books recommended by all sorts of people. I chose this book because the Elephant and Piggie books are favorites in our house and I like Piggie’s attitude in this book.
Today I Will Fly
By Mo Willems
64 pages – ages 4+
Published by Hyperion Books on March 13, 2007
Theme/Topic – Determination / Believe in Yourself
Opening and Synopsis –
Piggie “Today I will fly!”
Gerald “No. You will not fly today”
Piggie has a GREAT idea! Today, Piggie wants to fly! Gerald tells Piggies she will never fly.Piggie won’t let that stop her. She is still determined to fly today even if she needs a little help!
Why I liked this book – Elephant and Piggie books are FAVORITES in our house.They are such good friends. I really like this particular Elephant and Piggie book because I really love Piggies’s “never quit” attitude. The ending of the book is just great. Gerald changes his mind and announces “Tomorrow I will fly!” Now that’s the spirit Gerald! Elephant and Piggie books are always illustrated wonderfully. I like how Elephant and Piggie’s speech bubbles are different colors.
Activities and Resources –
You can visit Mo Willems website HERE.
I found a teacher’s guide to the Elephant and Piggie books HERE.
I also found an Elephant and Piggie activity book with all sorts of activities (games, coloring pages, story times, topics of discussion etc) HERE.
To find more Perfect Picture Books please visit Susanna Hill’s blog HERE
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Categories: Age 1-5, Age 6-9, Erik's Favs
I love Elephant and Piggie books, Erik! And this one has a great message about believing in yourself and not giving up when something is important to you. Thanks for adding it to our list. I don’t think we have any other Elephant and Piggie books yet!
I looked at the PPBF list and I was surprised that there were no Elephant and Piggie books! When I read everyone’s comments, it sounds like a lot of people don’t know about Elepant and Piggie! I may have to add another to the list (maybe my sister’s favorite 😉 ). Thanks Ms. Hill!
Excellent choice for PPBF! Piggie sounds like a pig on a mission. Glad to see this book illustrate, in a cute and fun way, the “can do” spirit.
Thank you Ms. Brown! It is a great (and fun) message!
Elephant looks less than pleased with Piggie sitting on his head! I don’t know these books and I think I need to find them. Thanks, Erik!
Elephant and Piggie books are AWESOME! I think Gerald is frustrated that he can’t convince Piggie she can’t fly 😉 but Piggie ends up having Gerald think HE can fly!
Erik, I saw this title on the list and immediately knew it was yours. Hooray for Gerald and Piggie!
🙂 Thank you Ms. Larson!
I haven’t encountered the Elephant and Piggie books yet — obviously I’m missing out! This book sounds great, Erik. Thank you for introducing me to it!
Elephant and Piggie books are really really great! They are VERY funny and always have great messages!
I need to check this out, I haven’t read them either. Very cute!
I hope you like them Ms. Johnson!
Elephant and Piggie books are so popular in my first grade class that I decided I had to complete my set this year. That’s not an easy thing to do when he keeps coming out with more. Many of my students like to write their own E & P adventures. Thanks for sharing this, Erik!
That’s a cool idea to have your students write their own stories! You’re a fun teacher for getting the WHOLE collection 😉
Thank you Ms. O’Neil!
Anything Mo Willems does is great by me even if I’ve never heard of it. Thanks for introducing this book to us, Erik. We appreciate you. 🙂
You should try the Elephant and Piggie books especially if you like Mo Willems’ other books! They are really great!
Thanks, Erik
I’ll keep my eyes open for them. 🙂
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LOVE Elephant & Piggie
🙂 Thanks Ms. Hedlund!
Mo Willems is really a genius. I love all of his stuff and am happy to see it added to the PPB list! Thanks, Erik!
I’m glad you like my pick Ms. Dixon!
The simplest expressions convey so much – amazing Willems!
I think you are right! Elephant and Piggie’s faces are what make the book super funny and it helps tell the story better! 🙂
You are too insightful – is that a word? – !
This sounds very cute. I have never heard of the Elephant and Piggie books before. Must say i do love the illustrations, the expressions are so comical. Thanks for sharing Erik.
Thank you Ms. Tulloch! It is a great series! I think I am going to do another one (I’ll do Josie’s favorite) becuase so many people haven’t heard of them 🙂
I am an Elephant and Piggie novice also, Erik! Thank you for sharing this one…great review and wonderful links to resources and activities. 🙂
Thank you Ms. Kirkfield! I hope you like them if you read them 🙂
Elephant and Piggy are big favourites with my boys…and I love how he uses the speech bubbles. Great choice!
Thank you! I think they are great books too 🙂
My class LOVES the Piggie and Elephant books and so do I. They’re just so much fun. Thanks!
Barbara
Grade ONEderful
Ruby Slippers
The Gerald and Piggie books are really magnificent and they are really fun too! I am glad you like them! 🙂
My class adores Elephant and Piggy books. This one is just as great as all the others. Thanks!
Kimberley
First in Maine
My family really loves them too! Thanks for visiting! Please stop by again!
We need to put this on our summer reading list. I love elephants and pigs.
I think Enzo would love Elephant Gerald and Piggie in their many “adventures”! 🙂
Love Mo Willems! He is a genius with simplicity, and oh so funny! Have not read this one, but will. Great choice Erik!
I think you will like this one Ms. Tilton! Thanks! 🙂
I will have to read this elephant & piggie book! One of my favorites is I Broke My Trunk! I am amazed at how Mo Willems fits so much humor into so few words!
I LOVE I broke my trunk! There are so many great Elephant and Piggie books!