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Elephant & Piggie #7

by Mo Willems

Gearld is careful. Piggie is not.Piggie cannot help smiling. Gearld can.Gerald worries so that Piggie does not have to.
Gerald and Piggie are best friends.
In Are You Ready to Play Outside? Piggie can't wait to go play in the sunshine. But will a rainy day ruin all the fun?

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens, Humor, Fiction, Friendship, Animals, Storytime

64 pages, Hardcover

First published October 14, 2008

About the author

#1 New York Times Bestselling author and illustrator Mo Willems is best known for his Caldecott Honor winning picture books Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus and Knuffle Bunny: a cautionary tale.

In addition to such picture books as Leonardo the Terrible Monster, Edwina the Dinosaur Who Didn’t Know She Was Extinct, and Time to Pee, Mo has created the Elephant and Piggie books, a series of early readers, and published You Can Never Find a Rickshaw When it Monsoons, an annotated cartoon journal sketched during a year-long voyage around the world in 1990-91.

The New York Times Book Review called Mo “the biggest new talent to emerge thus far in the 00's."

Mo’s work books have been translated into a myriad of languages, spawned animated shorts and theatrical musical productions, and his illustrations, wire sculpture, and carved ceramics have been exhibited in galleries and museums across the nation.

Mo began his career as a writer and animator for television, garnering 6 Emmy awards for his writing on Sesame Street, creating Nickelodeon's The Off-Beats, Cartoon Network’s Sheep in the Big City and head-writing Codename: Kids Next Door.

He lives in Brooklyn, New York with his family.

Reviews

[Matt · Rating 4 out of 5]

Elephant and Piggie strike again in this wonderful tale that Neo thoroughly enjoyed reading alongside me. With the sun shining, Gerald and Piggie venture outside to play. However, soon the sun disappears and the rain comes down, first a trickle but soon a downpour. Soaked and less than impressed, Piggie announces that she’s no longer keen on playing outside. Gerald comes to the rescue as they bemoan Mother Nature’s intervention of their play time. It is only after watching others enjoy the rain that Gerald and Piggie see that the rain can be fun. Mother Nature no longer controls their happiness or playtime, rain or shine! Neo and I sped through this book, reading as the clouds pushed across the sky and the rain began to fall. Funny, he looked out and wondered if we might play in the rain. Talk about a book having a lasting impression on young minds.

[Sophia Triad · Rating 4 out of 5]

Elephant and Piggie want to play outside, but it starts raining.
Thankfully they will soon realise that rain can be fun, too.

Nice story that proves that the two friends can find enjoyment every time.

[Astiazh · Rating 5 out of 5]

یک مجموعه ی جذاب و خواندنی من تقریبا از تمام والدین شنیدم که بچه ها بعد از خوندن این مجموعه عاشقش شدن و دوستش داشتن.مجموعه حدود بیست جلد هست و محور اصلی این مجموعه دوستی و احساسات انسانی هست، که یسری از عنوان هاش هم جایزه برده تو امریکا.
نویسنده ش هم همون نویسنده ی کتاب اجازه نده کبوتر اتوبوس براند و...

[Elisa-Johanna Liiv]

Plirts-plärts! Raamat on küll Notsu ja Elevandi sarjast, aga oma vihmaarmastuses olen ma rohkem nagu vihmaussid, kes on kohe teemas. Ja no jubenunnud pildid. Eriti need, kus Notsu mossitab.

[Hailey · Rating 4 out of 5]

So lovely. My 4-year-old girl loooooooooves Piggie&Gerald books. I also cannot help laughing and smiling while I read these books to her.

[معصومه توکلی · Rating 5 out of 5]

عنوان ترجمه فارسی: بپر بپر زیر باران!
(داستان های فیلی و فیگی-6)

[Melki · Rating 4 out of 5]

Piggie's plans to play outdoors are ruined when it starts to rain . . . or are they?

Psst- not if Elephant has anything to do with it.

Another fun adventure with a terrific pair of pals.

[midnightfaerie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another wonderful Willems book that kept both my 5 yr old and twin 3 yr olds fascinated. Not enough words to be even a reading level 1 book, Willems still has a way about him to bring the reader into his wonderful world. These books are ones my whole family loves. And a fellow friend on GR recently told me that the pigeon was hidden in each book and we now love to look for him too! But we couldn't find him in this one! :( If anyone knows where it is or if it's not there, let me know! Fun for all and a great addition to any children's library!

[Laura McLoughlin · Rating 3 out of 5]

Kathryn didn't like this one as much as some of the others.

[M · Rating 5 out of 5]

Armas lugu sõpruse võlust.

[Monique · Rating 3 out of 5]

Adorable easy to read book about two friends-Gerald the Elephant and Piggie the Pig and their planned day of fun. Simple language and color coded text boxes help distinguish the two and their wants and needs..Piggie is a hyper little guy who wants to go outside with his friend and run, skip and jump but all his big dreams are thwarted by a smattering of rain. Oh Piggie does not like rain, he yells and pouts and almost gives up his hopes for a day of fun, negatively wondering if anyone could enjoy the day when he and Gerald spot a pair of worms wriggling excitedly for the rain. Loveable optimist Elephant surmises that if the worms can have have fun they can and his energy is contagious infecting Piggie with a new attitude and a newfound LOVE for rain!! The two end up stomping happily in puddles until ha- the rain stops just as soon as it started and Piggie again laments they can’t have fun outside unless they have rain. Again Gerald saves the day and comes up with the ingenious plan of spraying Piggie with water from his trunk simulating rain for puddle jumping! Such a selfless act to make sure his friend got to play even if he didn't, Gerald just looked happy making sure Piggie was happy what a guy-way to go Gerald....Super cute book about best friends, finding the positive in life and working together…another fun read aloud by Mo Willems –a staple in a children’s library as his books and illustrations just make readers smile 😊

[Rachael Boyt · Rating 4 out of 5]

Author: Mo Willems
Illustrator: Mo Willems
Genre: Picture Book
Awards: Geisel Award, 2009
Audience: Pre-school- Kindergarten

Are You Ready to Play Outside begins with two friends excited to play together outside. It begins to rain, which makes Piggie sad because he does not think they can play in the rain. Gerald shows Piggie that they can have fun together no matter what the weather is like!

A. This book is an Easy-to- Read book because it uses very simple words that young readers could easily recognize and understand. Piggie and Elephant have word bubbles near their mouth that clearly indicate who is speaking. The exaggerated facial expressions and actions of the characters will also help young readers interpret the emotions taking place in the story.
B. There are only four colors used throughout the book. This adds to the simplicity of the aesthetic of the book. The characters look like they were sketched with pencil, which adds to the playful nature of the story.
C. I would use this book with children to help them practice their beginning to read skills. This is book is simple and enjoyable. I believe it could help them develop a love for reading.

[امیررضا · Rating 4 out of 5]

حسین خیلی اوقات از خوردن چیزهایی که بهش میگن سر باز میزنه. اونجاست که داییش که من باشم وارد ماجرا میشم و با اصرار مجبور میکنم اون غذا رو بخوره. وسط خوردن بهش میگم دیدی خوشمزه بود؟ اونجاست که نیشش وا میشه و حرفم رو تایید میکنه‌.
خیلی از بچه ها، بدون تجربه کردن چیزی، حسشون بهشون میگه که اون کار جالب و خوشایند نیست. البته برا بزرگتر ها هم صدق میکنه، چه بسا بیشتر! اما وقتی تجربش میکنن میبینن که ای وای! چقدر خوب بود و چه بیخود نسبت بهش دید منفی داشتم!

فیگیِ داستان ما هم از بارون متنفره. ولی در انتها عاشقش میشه‌. اون تجربه کرد بازی زیر بارون رو و به همین دلیل بود که فهمید چقدر خوبه! گاهی باید اجازه تجربه به خودمون و بچه ها رو بدیم( البته که هر چیزی رو نه.🤨)

کتابِ من چیز های جدید را امتحان خواهم کرد هم در همین زمینه‌ست برای بچه ها. کتاب خیلی خوبیه.

[AD · Rating 4 out of 5]

The combination of illustrations and text make these books so funny - without the pictures you would miss half the greatness of these stories.
Piggie and Gerald (the elephant) and going to play outside! Nothing can stop them. Except when it starts raining. And Piggie HATES the rain. He's miserable. Until he learns to love it. Then he's cranky when the sun comes out again. But Gerald has a solution for that too!
A lovely story for newly independent readers about friendship, feelings, and problem solving.
Also good for predictive text.

[Jenny Hartfelder · Rating 5 out of 5]

5yo: This book is awesome and exciting. I love these books, especially if Gerald is helping Piggy. This is one of the best book series I've ever read. I love it! The part where they have rain falling on their head is especially exciting. I love rain. 😁

10yo: 5 stars. Gerald and Piggie books are interesting. Normally one of them has a problem and the other one helps.

Mom: I've thoroughly enjoyed adding Gerald and Piggie books to our repertoire. They're quick, but fun, reads and make an easy "yes" for story time.

[Tayebe Ej · Rating 4 out of 5]

این مجموعه رو خیلی دوست دارم. هیچکدوم از کتابها داستان به اون معنا ندارن، فقط مجموعه دیالوگ بین شخصیتهاس، تصاویر خیلی خیلی ساده و صفحه‌های خلوت داره، در عین حال احساس و حالتهای مختلف چهره شخصیتها خیلی خوب تصویرگری شدن. طنز بین دو تا شخصیت اصلی یعنی فیلی و فیگی هم خیلی دلچسب و برای بچه‌ها جذابه

برای ۴ سال به بالا

[Sadia Mansoor · Rating 4 out of 5]

Aww.. haha. That little piggie is so damn adorable & his excitement is priceless! He even looks cute with his miserable face ^_^

This series is beginning to become my fav & so is the character of Piggie :)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wOfyV...

[Andrea · Rating 4 out of 5]

So cute and funny! I am really enjoying these books, which my 5-year-old is reading to me. They all give little ones a positive message about not sweating the small stuff, and to look at the opportunity and fun that exists in everything regardless of the seemingly gloomy predicament.

[Hannah McIver · Rating 5 out of 5]

Genre: Picture Book
Awards: Geisel Award Winner
Audience: 4-8 years old
This book is great for children learning how to read because it has large, simple text and minimal illustrations. It tells the story of two friends with different personalities wanting to play outside, but the rain may ruin their play date.
This book is categorized as an Easy-to-read book because it emphasizes the text over anything else.
The simple illustrations add to the meaning of the text.
This book is appropriate for all readers, especially those that are learning how to read.

[Larissa Langsather · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love rain, too!

[Mimi.Y]

I love the friendship between these two great characters.

[Fatima Seraj Alam · Rating 5 out of 5]

Just when Piggie starts enjoying the rain, it stops. He is accompanied by his loyal elephant buddy Gerald, who is with Piggie in sunshine and rain.

[Shari (Shira) · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love Elephant and Piggie. In this story, Gerald and Piggie's plans to play outside are ruined by rain.

[elyia Lamb · Rating 2 out of 5]

Hey is a you tubeer

[Jaime · Rating 5 out of 5]

Julianna read me this book tonight. She gives it 5 stars. Super cute book. Funny & cute friendship book.
Julianna read it again tonight & we enjoyed it.

[Robin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amidst the slew of awards announced last week, I was thrilled to see Mo Willems' Are You Ready to Play Outside? named the Geisel Award winner (given for the most distinguished book for early readers.) One of a series of books featuring Elephant and Piggie, these books are TRUE beginning readers. And they are TRULY distinguished.

Every element of the books works to facilitate understanding by a new reader: the pictures, the text, the font size, the font color. The simplicity of Willems' drawings is so deceptive; they are doing so much! The plain background gives emphasis to the text and the two main characters (occasionally another joins, and if so, is given their own color). Gerald the elephant naturally is gray, and Piggie pink. When they speak, the background of their text boxes is the respective matching color.

The text is appropriately sparse, and the font size varies according to the emotional import of the story. When Piggie is sad, the text is small; when she is mad, it is large and then even larger. The uncluttered layout, varying typefaces, and oh so expressive faces of Elephant and Piggie make it easy for a young reader to decipher their emotions and even to read with expression.

And if this wasn't enough, the story is funny, engaging, warm and something almost all children can relate to -- wanting to play outside (yea!), then a rainstorm (oh no!), loving to splash in puddles (yeah!), then sunshine (oh no!). My first grader loves to read these books to his younger brother, and both usually end up rolling around with laughter! Some are a bit more absurd (There's a Bird on Your Head!) in their sense of humor, others more universal (I Love My New Toy!), others delightfully quirky (I Will Surprise My Friend) but all are so full of child appeal. May Elephant and Piggie's friendship be long-lived!

[Toby · Rating 5 out of 5]

2009 Theodore Seuss Geisel Award
I confess, Mo Willem's Pigeon is one of my favorite characters in children's literature, second only to Dr. Seuss' Horton. And yet, this is my first acquaintance with Elephant & Piggie.
The Theodore Seuss Geisel award criteria, like other ALA awards, expect the winner to be 'distinguished,' which is further defined as a 'significant achievement,' 'excellent in quality. displaying 'conspicuous eminence,' and 'individually distinct.' It is ironic that so many multisyllabic adjectives are used to describe a beginning reader. And yet, this book deserves them all.
New readers will benefit from the text balloons that separate the words from the pictures, the few words per page, the frequent repetition of words, and the uncluttered space, either white or rain-spattered, as demanded by the plot. The illustrations clearly demonstrate the story being told, thus acting as comprehension clues for beginning readers. In fact, the expressions on Piggie's face are so evocative of his emotions and drawn so simply with a few black lines, that the book is a perfect blend of text and illustration for a young reader.
I love this book! Like a 2nd grader, I now want to read all the other Elephant and Piggie books. I also wonder what my old friend Pigeon is doing peering out of the back endpapers? What a great question to pose to kids for their next creative writing exercise.

[Jennifer · Rating 5 out of 5]

When I saw the new Elephant and Piggie easy reader on our department's cart of new books, I think I actually squealed. The new entry will not disappoint fans of the series. In this outing, Piggie and Gerald are all pumped up to start playing outside, but a rainstorm appears to threaten their fun. Once again Willems somehow crams so much expression onto his character's very simple faces with Piggie carrying much of the dialogue this time. While there aren't as many laugh out loud moments in this story as in some of the other Elephant and Piggie readers, the sweetness of the story and the possiblities for acting it out make up for that fact. I can just see a room full of preschool children running, skipping and jumping with Piggie or you could put Are You Ready to Play Outside? with Rain Play by Cynthia Cotton and The Rain Stomper by Addie Boswell for a rain themed storytime. I can't wait to see what will be next for Elephant and Piggie.

[Laura Mincey · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love the Elephant and Piggie series! Willems does a fabulous job telling humorous stories about the unlikely friendship between an elephant and a pig who do silly things, and most often get a little confused :) In this book, Elephant and Piggie are just so excited about playing outside, until the unfortunate event of a rainstorm. The friends are so upset because they HATE the rain. However, as the story goes on, the two friends discover the rain can be fun to play in! Just as soon as they find fun in playing in puddles and splashing around, the rain stops, and they are once again, dissatisfied with the weather. Elephant cheers up Piggy when he makes water blow out of his elephant trunk--his act shows great friendship because he makes Piggy happy. Young students will love this hilarious book about friendship with somebody who is different than you, but can help you out in times of need. I hope to own every book in this series :)

[Angela Bailey · Rating 5 out of 5]

Title / Author / Publication Date:
Are you ready to play outside? / Mo Willems. / 2008.

Genre: Fiction: Humor.

Format: Easy Reader - print.

Plot summary:
"Friends Elephant and Piggie are playing outside when it starts to rain, and then they must decide what to do" (MCPL).

Considerations or precautions for readers advisory:
friendship, rainy days, humor

Review citation:
"Alive with movement and feeling, the illustrations tell the story, setting the tone and adding depth to the simple text. The words themselves are manageable for young readers, and these endearing and distinctly developed characters have great child appeal" (Neala Arnold in School Library Journal).

Section source used to find the material:
Best Books for Children: Preschool through Grade 6 (9th Ed.)
ALSC: (Theodor Seuss) Geisel Awards (2009 Award Winner)

Recommended age: Ages 4 - 8.