Are you ready to play outside By: Mo Willems

Are you ready to play outside  By: Mo Willems

Hyperion Books; New York

Copy Right: 2008

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            This is a great book for new readers.  Not only are the words simplistic enough for them to understand, but they will enjoy the story. It is the story of two friends, an elephant named piggie and a pig named Gerald.  They are so excited at all the things they are going to do outside until it starts raining. After much complaining by Gerald they decided to give playing in the rain a chance after seen some worms do it.  They have a blast; they do everything they were going to do in the sunshine.  Then it stops raining.  In an effort to continue the fun Piggie blows water from his spout and made it rain more for his friend Gerald.

            This is a book of friendship, one that most students will make a text to self connection with.  They will also recognize the fun of playing with friends and playing in the rain, or of making the best out of a bad situation. This is one in a series of many Elephant and Piggie books. It was a fun and light hearted book that I would recommend to any young classroom.