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I WILL TAKE A NAP!

Mo Willems

Red-eyed Gerald needs some sleep, or is it Piggie who's due for a nap? (Ages 6 to 8)

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Age guidanceNot listed
Strongest cautionsStrong language 1/5
Strongest positivesCreativity & curiosity 3/5 · Good role models 3/5
Series positionBook 23 · An Elephant and Piggie Book
Recommendation3/5

Creativity & curiosity; strongest caution: strong language.

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Creativity & curiosity; strongest caution: strong language.

Readiness snapshotMain watch-out: Strong language 1/5
Recommendation 3/5

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Recommended ageNot listed

Strongest cautions

  • Strong language1/5

Strongest positives

  • Creativity & curiosity3/5
  • Good role models3/5
  • Kindness & empathy3/5

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Series progression

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  1. Book 1 · Today I Will Fly!
    Starting point
  2. Book 2 · My Friend Is Sad
    About the same
  3. Book 3 · I Am Invited to a Party!
    About the same
  4. Book 4 · There Is a Bird on Your Head!
    Frightening scenes1/5
    About the same
  5. Book 5 · I Love My New Toy!
    Products & advertising1/5Violence1/5
    About the same
  6. Book 6 · I Will Surprise My Friend!
    Frightening scenes1/5
    About the same
  7. Book 7 · Are You Ready to Play Outside?
    About the same
  8. Book 8 · Watch Me Throw the Ball!
    About the same
  9. Book 9 · ELEPHANTS CANNOT DANCE!
    About the same
  10. Book 10 · PIGS MAKE ME SNEEZE!
    Frightening scenes1/5Strong language1/5Violence1/5
    Gets more intense
  11. Book 11 · I AM GOING!
    Gets gentler
  12. Book 12 · CAN I PLAY TOO?Ages 3+
    About the same
  13. Book 13 · WE ARE IN A BOOK!Ages 3+
    Frightening scenes1/5
    About the same
  14. Book 14 · I BROKE MY TRUNK!
    Frightening scenes1/5Violence1/5
    About the same
  15. Book 15 · HAPPY PIG DAY!
    Gets gentler
  16. Book 15 · SHOULD I SHARE MY ICE CREAM? (AN ELEPHANT AND PIGGIE BOOK)Ages 3+
    Products & advertising1/5
    About the same
  17. Book 16 · LET'S GO FOR A DRIVE!Ages 3+
    About the same
  18. Book 17 · LISTEN TO MY TRUMPET!Ages 3+
    About the same
  19. Book 19 · A BIG GUY TOOK MY BALL!
    Frightening scenes1/5Products & advertising1/5Strong language1/5
    Gets more intense
  20. Book 20 · I'M A FROG!
    Gets gentler
  21. Book 21 · MY NEW FRIEND IS SO FUN!Ages 4+
    Strong language1/5
    About the same
  22. Book 22 · WAITING IS NOT EASY!Ages 3+
    Frightening scenes1/5Strong language1/5
    About the same
  23. Book 23 · I WILL TAKE A NAP!
    Strong language1/5
    About the same
  24. Book 24 · I REALLY LIKE SLOP!Ages 3+
    Frightening scenes1/5Strong language1/5
    About the same
  25. Book 25 · THE THANK YOU BOOKAges 3+
    Frightening scenes1/5Products & advertising1/5
    About the same

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What’s in it?

Strong language1/5
Why this rating?

Mild expressions of crankiness or frustration may occur, without profanity or slurs.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience1/5
Why this rating?

The story involves coping with irritation and asserting a need, but not major danger or adversity.

Creativity & curiosity3/5
Why this rating?

The expressive dialogue and playful situation encourage imaginative humor and perspective-taking.

Diverse representation1/5
Why this rating?

The central cast consists of two distinct animal characters; human cultural or identity diversity is not a focus.

Educational value2/5
Why this rating?

It supports early reading and social-emotional learning about feelings, boundaries, and friendship.

Kindness & empathy3/5
Why this rating?

Friendship and consideration are important, although the characters initially frustrate one another.

Positive messages3/5
Why this rating?

It explores patience, communicating needs, managing frustration, and maintaining friendship.

Good role models3/5
Why this rating?

Gerald and Piggie are appealing but imperfect friends who work through an everyday disagreement.

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