

The illustrations are pretty much only of characters, which makes it clear who the story is about. Young children will be able to follow the plot easier because there are only a few words on a page. The text and illustrations in this book are simple but create a good message for young readers. Elephant learns that he needs to make a decision to share quicker and do the right thing from the beginning. Share your photos and videos with us on Twitter and Instagram and be sure to tag Make Way for Books.Show More ice-cream cone to share with Elephant.


Mo Willems uses speech bubbles throughout the book to draw attention to Gerald and Piggie’s words! While reading, point out the words inside the speech bubbles. We can foster this awareness by pointing out the environmental print we see every day, and underlining the words we read in books. Print awareness, a child’s ability to understand that written words have meaning, is an important early literacy skill. Find the words to the song and a book here: Gerald is such a good friend! Let’s celebrate his kindness by singing a song about him! Little Elephants is a cute adaptation of the song Elefantitos. While reading, ask questions that invite your child to think about how the characters feel: “How did Gerald show that he was worried about how Piggie was feeling?” or, “Why was he worried about her feelings?” Sharing is caring! But sharing can also be hard, especially when deciding whether to share delicious ice cream with a best friend! Should I Share My Ice Cream? is a fun Mo Willems book that provides a perfect opportunity to talk with your child about empathy. Do you think Gerald will share his ice cream? Read the book and find out!! This wonderful Piggie and Gerald book explores the process of sharing and what a dilemma it can be. Our Cover to Cover Book of the Month for July is Should I Share My Ice Cream? by Mo Willems. This Month’s Book: Should I Share My Ice Cream?
