Reading Order
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Start with Are You Ready to Play Outside? and continue through all 25 books in the listed reading order.
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Start with Are You Ready to Play Outside?
Book 1 by Mo Willems • Published 2001
Piggie is ready for a perfect day outside, and Gerald wants to join in. Then the weather changes fast, and their big plan has to adapt. A funny early reader about flexibility, friendship, and making the best of a surp...
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Elephant Piggie reading order
Ends with The Thank You Book
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Book 1:Are You Ready to Play Outside?
Mo Willems • 2001
Piggie is ready for a perfect day outside, and Gerald wants to join in. Then the weather changes fast, and their big plan has to adapt. A funny early reader about flexibility, friendship, and making the best of a surp...
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Book 2:Today I Will Fly!
Mo Willems • 2007
Gerald announces a bold goal: he will fly today. Piggie cheers him on, but the laws of physics have opinions. Together they test ideas, rethink them, and find a way to feel brave, even if it looks different than expec...
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Book 3:My Friend is Sad
Mo Willems • 2007
Piggie is sad, and Gerald is determined to fix it. He tries everything he can think of, but cheering up a friend isn’t simple. A warm, funny early reader about empathy, patience, and showing up anyway.
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Book 4:I am Invited to a Party!
Mo Willems • 2007
Piggie has an invitation to a party and can’t wait. Gerald wants to come too, but he’s worried about what to wear and what to do. Their planning spiral turns into a sweet lesson about confidence and friendship.
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Book 5:There Is a Bird on Your Head!
Mo Willems • 2007
Gerald discovers a bird on his head, then two birds, then a whole nest. Piggie tries to help before Gerald completely loses it. A silly, satisfying early reader about problem solving and staying calm when things get w...
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Book 6:I Love My New Toy!
Mo Willems • 2008
Piggie has a brand-new toy and wants to share her excitement with Gerald. Gerald is happy for her, but he’s also nervous about breaking it. Their game becomes a gentle story about trust, care, and playing together.
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Book 7:I Will Surprise My Friend!
Mo Willems • 2008
Gerald wants to surprise Piggie, but planning a surprise is harder than it sounds. As each attempt goes sideways, Gerald worries he’ll ruin everything. A funny early reader about intentions, timing, and how friends re...
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Book 8:Watch Me Throw the Ball!
Mo Willems • 2009
Gerald and Piggie play a simple ball game that quickly turns into a big performance. Piggie is impressed, Gerald is proud, and then the ball does what balls do. A light, laugh-out-loud story about showing off and expe...
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Book 9:Elephants Cannot Dance!
Mo Willems • 2009
Piggie wants to teach Gerald how to dance, and Gerald is convinced he can’t. Step by step, Piggie coaches him through embarrassment and doubt. A joyful early reader about trying something new and finding your own style.
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Book 10:Pigs Make Me Sneeze!
Mo Willems • 2009
Gerald feels a sneeze coming at the worst possible moment, and Piggie is not prepared. Gerald tries to explain, but Piggie’s excitement keeps interrupting. A fast, funny early reader about patience, listening, and a v...
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Book 11:I am Going!
Mo Willems • 2010
Piggie announces she’s going, and Gerald panics. Is she leaving for good, or just for a moment? Their misunderstanding becomes a sweet story about separation anxiety, reassurance, and saying what you really mean.
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Book 12:Can I Play Too?
Mo Willems • 2010
Gerald and Piggie are playing catch when a new friend wants to join in. The problem is, playing ball is tricky without arms. Together they experiment, improvise, and make sure everyone gets to play.
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Book 13:We are in a Book!
Mo Willems • 2010
Gerald and Piggie realize they’re characters in a book, and the end is getting closer. They try everything to keep the reader laughing before the last page arrives. A clever, meta early reader that feels like a game.
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Book 14:I Broke My Trunk!
Mo Willems • 2011
Gerald has broken his trunk and insists he has a very important story about how it happened. Piggie listens as the tale gets bigger and bigger. A funny early reader about storytelling, exaggeration, and what really ma...
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Book 15:Should I Share My Ice Cream?
Mo Willems • 2011
Gerald has an ice cream cone and faces a hard question: should he share it with Piggie? He debates with himself until the decision feels urgent. A simple, hilarious early reader about generosity, regret, and the ticki...
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Book 16:Happy Pig Day!
Mo Willems • 2011
It’s a special day for Piggie, and Gerald wants to celebrate it the right way. Piggie’s ideas keep getting bigger, and Gerald tries to keep up. A sweet early reader about celebrating a friend and leaning into joy.
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Book 17:Listen to My Trumpet!
Mo Willems • 2012
Piggie has a new trumpet and can’t wait for Gerald to hear it. Gerald is supportive, but he’s also confused by what he’s hearing. Their back-and-forth becomes a funny story about honesty, encouragement, and trying again.
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Book 18:Let's Go for a Drive!
Mo Willems • 2012
Gerald and Piggie decide they want to go for a drive, but there’s one obvious problem: they don’t have a car. Their search for a solution becomes a cheerful early reader about planning, asking for help, and not giving...
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Book 19:A Big Guy Took My Ball!
Mo Willems • 2013
Gerald is upset when a big guy takes his ball. Piggie wants to march right up and fix it, but Gerald is scared. Together they face the problem and discover that the story isn’t as simple as “big” and “mean.”
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Book 20:I'm a Frog!
Mo Willems • 2013
Piggie decides she’s a frog, and she’s not taking no for an answer. Gerald tries to correct her, but Piggie’s imagination keeps winning. A playful early reader about pretend play, identity, and letting a friend be silly.
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Book 21:My New Friend Is So Fun!
Mo Willems • 2014
Piggie has a new friend and is having the best time. Gerald tries to be happy for her, but jealousy sneaks in fast. A funny early reader about making room for new friendships and remembering you still matter.
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Book 22:Waiting is Not Easy!
Mo Willems • 2014
Piggie asks Gerald to wait for a surprise, and Gerald struggles with every second. His imagination fills the time with worry and frustration. A hilarious early reader about patience and the huge feelings hidden inside...
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Book 23:I Will Take a Nap!
Mo Willems • 2015
Piggie is ready for a nap, and Gerald has plans for everything else. As Gerald tries to keep the day moving, Piggie stays determined to rest. A gentle early reader about different moods, different needs, and being kin...
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Book 24:I Really Like Slop!
Mo Willems • 2015
Piggie can’t wait for Gerald to try her favorite food: slop. Gerald is skeptical, and Piggie is wildly enthusiastic. Their debate turns into a funny early reader about taste, trust, and the courage it takes to try one...
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Book 25:The Thank You Book
Mo Willems • 2016
Gerald wants to thank everyone who has mattered to him, but the list keeps growing. Piggie helps him remember friends, small kindnesses, and big moments. A warm early reader that celebrates gratitude and community.
Quick Answers
Elephant Piggie FAQ
What is the best order to read the Elephant Piggie series?
The recommended reading order is the numbered order shown on this page, starting with Are You Ready to Play Outside?.
How many books are in the Elephant Piggie series?
There are 25 books currently listed in the Elephant Piggie series on GurusReads.
Where should I start with the Elephant Piggie series?
New readers should start with Are You Ready to Play Outside?, the first book in the reading order.
Is the Elephant Piggie series complete?
Based on the publication years we have, the series appears likely complete and spans releases from 2001 to 2016.