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Gerald is careful. Piggie is not. Piggie cannot help smiling. Gerald can. Gerald worries so that Piggie does not have to.   Gerald and Piggie are best friends.   In We Are in a Book! Gerald and Piggie discover the joy of being read. But what will happen when the book ends?!

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Piggie realizes they are in a book. He tells Elephant, and shows him how they can make the reader say whatever they want. They both try it and are having a blast...until they realize all books must come to an end.

Characters/People edit see section history

  • Piggie: A brave and sometimes careless pig.
  • Gerald: An elephant who is rather worrisome.
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First Sentence edit see section history

We are in a book! Thank you. !

Themes & Symbolism edit see section history

  • Sight words: This book is full of sight words for beginners.
  • Beginning readers: Perfect for the beginner who wants an entertaining book. It does not feel contrived like many beginner books.
  • Partner reading: This books works well for two people because each person can read one part.

Series & Lists edit see section history

This book is in Elephant and Piggie. (standard series)
This book is in Kirkus Reviews: 2010 Best Children's Books. (authoritative list)

Authors & Contributors edit see section history

  1. Mo Willems (Author)

First Edition edit see section history

Original Language: English
Publisher: Hyperion
Country: United States
Publication Date: 2010
ISBN: 978-1423133087
Page Count: 64

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