K-Gr 2 In classic Willems style, the characters' expressions and body language carry both stories, with the deceptively simple line art saying far more than the slight, though whimsical, texts. When Gerald accidentally breaks Piggie's new toy, he is by turns ashamed, chagrined, and apologetic. Piggie is mad, sad, and finally embarrassed (a squirrel shows them that the "broken toy" is of the "break-and-snap" variety). The pals then decide that playing together is more fun than playing with a toy anyway. In the second title, the two watch a squirrel surprise a friend by jumping out from behind a rock. Mischievous Gerald and Piggie then plan together how to "surprise" one another in the same way. They sit behind opposite sides of a large stone and wait to be surprised. And wait. And wait. And worry. Savvy readers will know exactly what happens when each friend thinks that the other has left. These masterful mini-dramas will delight and amuse easy-reader and picture-book audiences, alike."Kelly Roth, Bartow County Public Library, Cartersville, GA
Copyright 2008 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission
MO WILLEMS is a number one New York Times bestselling author and illustrator. He has been awarded three Caldecott Honors and an Eisner Award for his picture books, and two Theodor Seuss Geisel Medals and five Geisel Honors for his celebrated ELEPHANT & PIGGIE early readers. His debut picture book, Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! was inducted into the Picture Book Hall of Fame. Mo began his career as a writer and animator on Sesame Street, where he garnered six Emmy Awards. Mo likes cutting vegetables and doesn’t like cleaning dishes, but he does both.
MO WILLEMS es un autor e ilustrador número uno en ventas del New York Times. Ha sido galardonado con tres Caldecott Honors y un premio Eisner por sus libros ilustrados, y dos medallas Theodor Seuss Geisel y cinco honores Geisel por sus célebres lectores principiantes ELEPHANT & PIGGIE. Su primer libro ilustrado, ¡No dejes que la paloma conduzca el autobús!, fue incluido en el Salón de la Fama de los Libros Ilustrados. Mo comenzó su carrera como escritor y animador en Sesame Street, donde obtuvo seis premios Emmy. A Mo le gusta cortar verduras y no le gusta lavar los platos, pero hace ambas cosas.
