Mo Willems, best known for his Pigeon and Knuffle Bunny books, has developed a series of early readers featuring the most endearing duo I’ve seen since the days of Frog and Toad. Gerald is a bespectacled elephant, and his best buddy is Piggie. And yes, they both walk on their “hind” legs and talk. Titles include I Love My New Toy, There is a Bird on Your Head, Today I Will Fly, and I Will Surprise My Friend, among others. What sets these books apart from other early readers is their spot-on, contemporary humor. …

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