My kids and I have really enjoyed all things Mo Willems, especially his Elephant & Piggie series. So we were heartbroken (at first) to find out that there wouldn’t be any more new books published after The Thank You Book in 2016.
Happily, we discovered that Elephant and Piggie live on through the Elephant & Piggie Like Reading! beginning-reader series created by Mo Willems. In this series, best friends Elephant and Piggie introduce kids to their favorite books, brought to life in original stories created by contemporary children’s book authors and illustrators.
The next book in this series is The Itchy Book by LeUyen Pham, recommended for ages 6-8. It hits stores May 15, 2018. My kids were SO excited to read this one! It’s a cute story told in a similar style to the Elephant and Piggie series, but with LeUyen Pham’s own personal flair.
Here’s a little more about the book:
They may be dinosaurs, but their gigantic discover still holds true three million years later. Itchy dinosaurs try to follow a very important, very prehistoric rule. A rule so important and so prehistoric, it’s written in stone. DINOSAURS DO NOT SCRATCH!
Triceratops has an itch. . . so does Pterodactyl. . . and Brontosaurus. . . and T-Rex! But Dino-Mo reminds them all of the BIG rule: Dinosaurs do not scratch! What’s an itchy dinosaur to do? Find out in this hilariously charming beginning reader by author/illustrator LeUyen Pham.
LeUyen Pham is one of my kids’ favorite illustrators, so it was fun to see that this book was written by her, as well! You’ve seen her work in the Princess in Black series as well as Freckleface Strawberry, Grace for President, and lots more. Her detailed and hilarious style is a perfect match for the Elephant & Piggie Like Reading! series.
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Laura is a former high school English teacher turned avid deal shopper following the birth of her first child. Now she’s a work-from-home mom of six which keeps her plenty busy! On the off chance she gets some free time you’ll find her with her nose in a book, spending time with family and friends, or enjoying a hot cup of coffee.
Rachelle says
Those books are very cute my son would love it
meghan says
My daughter would love to read it, but I have not heard of these!
Audrey Stewart says
This will be gifted to my sweet Samantha.
Elizabeth Moeller says
I haven’t read any of these books/authors yet. I would like to give these books to my daughter.
Kelly Brooks says
The Cookie Fiasco. My daughter would receive this if I win.
Jessica Frix says
These books look awesome! Both my kids, almost 3 and 4 1/2, love to be read to. New books are always a hit.
Deviltarot says
My son chose The Itchy Book by Elephant and Piggie. He always gets hives due to allergies and he loves dinosaurs so it is a clear winner. I would give this prize pack to my son and his baby sister if we won.
Leela says
I’d love this for my kids.
Aubrey Scott Daniels says
My kiddos would love this!! We are working on building a library! When it fills up, we are going to have a neighborhood book exchange. That way everyone in the neighborhood can read!
Gina Ferrell says
My Godchild will be receiving this fun prize pack if I win.
Edye says
To my little cousin!!
Karen Behrman says
I would give these to my great nephew
Azeem Isaahaque says
I have never heard of these books. I would like them for my niece
Cathy B. says
My family loves reading Elephant and Piggie together.
Denise M says
Our favorite is We Are In a Book = both of my kids are huge fans
Debbie Burwell says
I have 4 grandkids that I am raising and they would love these books!
Ken C says
My grand daughter would receive this book set. Great giveaway for a grand parent, fingers crossed
Antoinette M says
My daughter would love to receive these books!
Susan Smith says
I would give these to my niece, she would enjoy them.
Laura Unger says
My son will be receiving this if I win.