Mo Willems

Amanda and her alligator have lots of fun together, but when Amanda's grandfather buys her a panda, Alligator must learn to make new friends.

When Gerald the Elephant is sad, Piggie is determined cheer him up, but finds after many tries that it only takes the simplest thing to change Gerald's mood.

When Piggie plays her new trumpet for Gerald, the elephant decides he must be honest in his response.

Elephant Gerald and Piggie want to go for a drive, but as Gerald thinks of one thing after another that they will have to take along, they come to realize that they lack the most important thing of all.

Piggie tells Gerald she has a surprise for him, but it is not there yet so Gerald must be patient.

An exuberant cat introduces readers to her friends.

"Piggie is determined to thank everyone she knows, but Gerald thinks she will forget someone important"--

Gerald the elephant is certain that he cannot dance but his friend Piggie convinces him to try.

"Piggie really likes slop. She likes it so much, she wants Gerald to try some! But can Gerald find the courage to do it? Or will the smell alone be too much to handle?"--