Kids Book Index
Mo Willems, illustrated by Mo Willems
Piggie wants Gerald to taste some slop, although its smell is awful. Gerald faces the question of whether he will try it for Piggie’s sake. Their exchange centers on Piggie’s enthusiasm for the food and Gerald’s hesitation about tasting it. Soft, colorful line drawings accompany this food-focused moment between the two friends.
This book appears on 1 reading list across 1 edition.
The Story of Diva and FleaMo WillemsA timid, cosseted dog meets an adventurous stray cat, beginning an unlikely friendship between two very different animals. Their meeting changes both of their lives for the better and leads to adventures. The story brings together the dog’s sheltered life and the cat’s life as a stray. Written by Mo Willems and illustrated by Tony DiTerlizzi, it uses colorful, expressive pen-and-ink illustrations.Five to NineLexile Text Measure NC750LATOS Book Level 4.8On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Stella Brings the FamilyMiriam B. SchifferStella’s class plans a Mother’s Day celebration, but she has two fathers rather than a mother to invite. Papa and Daddy care for her at home, and other loved ones also support her. Stella decides to bring her fathers and additional family members to the school event. The book frames her solution around the people who make up her family, with whimsical watercolor illustrations.Five to NineLexile Text Measure AD540LATOS Book Level 2.4On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
If I Had a TriceratopsGeorge O’Connor, illustrated by George O’ConnorA boy imagines having a triceratops as a pet in his backyard. He considers what caring for the dinosaur would involve and reflects on what the experience might be like. The story builds from this imagined household arrangement, pairing everyday pet care with the extraordinary idea of living alongside a triceratops. Bright, cartoon-like illustrations accompany the boy’s thoughts about his prehistoric companion.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details