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MY NEW FRIEND IS SO FUN!

Mo Willems

Gerald must deal with the fact that Piggie has a new pal. (Ages 6 to 8)

Ages 4+Book 21 · An Elephant and Piggie BookSource checked

Why this age? Very simple text, expressive illustrations, and gentle social-emotional conflict make it suitable for preschoolers and beginning readers; the main theme is friendship and managing jealousy. This is guidance, not a safety guarantee; reading level and family context may differ.

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Recommended age4+

Strongest cautions

  • Strong language1/5

Strongest positives

  • Kindness & empathy4/5
  • Creativity & curiosity3/5
  • Good role models3/5

What’s in it?

Strong language1/5
Why this rating?

Language is simple and appropriate for young children.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience1/5
Why this rating?

Gerald shows emotional courage by expressing his feelings to his friend.

Creativity & curiosity3/5
Why this rating?

The simple, expressive art and dialogue encourage creative engagement.

Educational value2/5
Why this rating?

Great for early literacy and social-emotional development.

Kindness & empathy4/5
Why this rating?

The characters prioritize their friendship and kindness toward one another.

Positive messages3/5
Why this rating?

The story emphasizes that friendships can expand and that feeling insecure is natural.

Good role models3/5
Why this rating?

The characters model communication and emotional honesty.

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  1. Where did a character show kindness or empathy, and what changed because of it?
  2. Why do you think the characters used the language they did? Did it change how you saw them?
  3. Which choice in MY NEW FRIEND IS SO FUN! would you have made differently, and why?
  4. Who changed the most in MY NEW FRIEND IS SO FUN!, and what caused that change?
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