My Friend Is Sad (An Elephant & Piggie Book) (original 2007; edition 2008)

by Mo Willems (Author)

Series: Elephant and Piggie (tome 3)

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When Gerald the Elephant is sad, Piggie is determined cheer him up, but finds after many tries that it only takes the simplest thing to change Gerald's mood.

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Title:	My Friend Is Sad (An Elephant & Piggie Book)
Authors:	Mo Willems (Author)
Info:	Scholastic (2008)
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My Friend is Sad by Mo Willems (2007)

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This was a cute book. It is very easy and simple to r4ead. I would recommend this for kids who are struggling to read longer books. I would have this in my classroom only for the kids that need easier books to read to help them learn how to read chapter books.

amills21 | Mar 1, 2024 |

I really enjoyed this book. I think the friendship between the two main characters shows the audience how friends can help us when we are having a hard time or feeling sad. The book also teaches young readers how to communicate their feelings with others. (

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lcslibrarian | Aug 13, 2020 |

In this humorous book by Mo Willems, Elephant is sad. Piggie, being his friend, tries multiple things to cheer him up, but will elephant ever cheer up? Piggie does not give up trying to make him happy. Friendship and being there for your friends even when they are sad is a great lesson learned from this story.

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Elephant and Piggie (tome 3)

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There is a Bird on Your Head | My Friend is Sad by Mo Willems

Elephant & Piggie Bundle by Mo Willems

Elephant & Piggie Set of 5 Books: There Is a Bird on Your Head!, Elephant & Piggie: Can I Play Too?, Elephant & Piggie: My Friend Is Sad, Elephant & Piggie: I Love My New Toy!, Elephant & Piggie: A Big Guy Took My Ball! by Mo Willems

Elephant & Piggie: Bundle - Set of 5 Books - I am Invited to a Party; Let's Go for a Drive; A Big Guy Took my Ball; My Friend is Sad; I will Surprise my Friend. by Mo Willems

My Friend Is Sad | There Is a Bird on Your Head! | I Love My New Toy by Mo Willems

Mo Willems Set of 8 Paperback Books Includes Can I Play Too?, a Big Guy Took My Ball, Cat the Cat Who Is That?, Knuffle Bunny, the Pigeon Finds a Hot Dog!, Don't Let Pigeon the Stay up Late!, the Pigeon Wants a Puppy!, & My Friend Is Sad by Mo Willems

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My Friend is Sad / Today I Will Fly! by Mo Willems

An Elephant & Piggie Biggie! Volume 4 by Mo Willems

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Awards

Maryland Blue Crab Young Reader Award (Winner – Beginning Fiction – 2008)

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Best Children's Picture Books of the Year in Spanish (2020)

Capitol Choices Noteworthy Book for Children and Teens (2008)

CCBC Choices (2008)

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My Friend is Sad

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2007

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To my friend Marcia

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When Gerald the Elephant is sad, Piggie is determined cheer him up, but finds after many tries that it only takes the simplest thing to change Gerald's mood.

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