Cat the Cat series by Mo Willems

Cat the Cat series by Mo Willems
(K - 2nd Grade)

Fans of author Mo Willems' Elephant and Piggie reader series will love his new Cat the Cat books with the same catchy illustrations and simple, inviting text. In Let's Say HI to Friends Who Fly! Cat tours the playground asking her friends if they can fly. Bee, Bird and Bat show off their aerial skills while Cat cheers them on. When they reach Rhino, they are at a loss until he shows them that everyone can fly in their own way. Readers will love the subtle humor and even a reference to Willems' popular pigeon series (Don't Let Pigeon Drive the Bus). Introduce your emerging reader to all four Cat the Cat books, including the newest title, What's Your Sound HOUND the HOUND? They'll be hooked!

Reviewed by Amanda L., Children's Staff

Today I Will Fly! by Mo Willems

Today I Will Fly! by Mo Willems

(Beginning Reader)

If you are a fan of Mo Willems' pigeon books, don't miss out his Elephant and Piggie series for beginning readers. Elephant and Piggie are friends, and Piggie's persistent optimism gets to be a bit much for Elephant who is convinced his friend will never fly. Piggie's creativity pays off, much to the surprise of his friend in a delightful ending. This story hits the spot for young readers with humorous pictures and story.

Don't miss out on these other Elephant and Piggie stories:

My Friend is Sad, by Mo Willems

There is a Bird on Your Head, by Mo Willems

Reviewed by Korie B., Children's Staff