Reading Order
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Start with The Cookie Fiasco and continue through all 8 books in the listed reading order.
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Start with The Cookie Fiasco
Book 1 by Mo Willems • Published 2016
Four friends have three cookies, and no one wants an unfair split. As the debate grows, nervous Hippo starts to crumble, literally. A funny beginner reader that sneaks in problem solving and a lot of cookie panic.
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Elephant Piggie Like Reading reading order
Ends with I'm On It!
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Book 1:The Cookie Fiasco
Mo Willems • 2016
Four friends have three cookies, and no one wants an unfair split. As the debate grows, nervous Hippo starts to crumble, literally. A funny beginner reader that sneaks in problem solving and a lot of cookie panic.
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Book 2:We Are Growing!
Mo Willems • 2016
A little group of plants realizes they’re growing, and everyone wants to be the something-est. Walt worries he doesn’t have a special “est” at all. A warm, silly early reader about noticing what makes you uniquely you.
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Book 3:The Good for Nothing Button
Mo Willems • 2017
Yellow Bird finds a button that supposedly does nothing. Red Bird and Blue Bird press it, and feelings show up fast: happy, mad, and more. A short, funny story about arguing, emotions, and what “something” really means.
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Book 4:It's Shoe Time!
Mo Willems • 2017
A girl reaches into her closet and chooses two mismatched shoes, and the shoes are shocked. What even counts as a pair? Elephant and Piggie pop in to comment as the story plays with perspective, confidence, and right...
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Book 5:The Itchy Book!
Mo Willems • 2018
A herd of dinosaurs has a problem: they are itchy, and everyone keeps saying “don’t scratch!” The more they try to resist, the harder it gets. A funny beginner reader about self-control, teamwork, and finding a better...
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Book 6:Harold & Hog Pretend For Real!
Mo Willems • 2019
Harold the elephant loves pretending, while Hog prefers a calmer plan. When their playtime ideas clash, they have to negotiate what “playing together” really means. A funny beginner reader about imagination, boundarie...
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Book 7:What About Worms!?
Mo Willems • 2020
Tiger isn’t afraid of anything, except worms. He tries to avoid the topic, but worm facts keep popping up anyway. A funny beginner reader about facing a specific fear, learning new information, and not letting panic r...
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Book 8:I'm On It!
Mo Willems • 2021
Goat likes to lead, and Frog usually follows. Soon they are on it, under it, beside it, and around it, until their friendship feels stretched thin. A funny beginner reader that plays with prepositions and boundaries.
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Elephant Piggie Like Reading FAQ
What is the best order to read the Elephant Piggie Like Reading series?
The recommended reading order is the numbered order shown on this page, starting with The Cookie Fiasco.
How many books are in the Elephant Piggie Like Reading series?
There are 8 books currently listed in the Elephant Piggie Like Reading series on GurusReads.
Where should I start with the Elephant Piggie Like Reading series?
New readers should start with The Cookie Fiasco, the first book in the reading order.
Is the Elephant Piggie Like Reading series complete?
Based on the publication years we have, the series appears likely complete and spans releases from 2016 to 2021.