Tuesday, June 24, 2014

Blog Set #5 A Big Guy Took My Ball

Willems, M. (2013). A big guy took my ball!. New York: Hyperion Books for Children. Piggie found a big ball to play with, but a big guy took it away. Piggie is devastated, so she decides to ask Gerald for help. Gerald and Piggie discover that the ball belongs to the big guy. Together they learn that everyone has the ability to become friends. True to the elements of a fantasy, Gerald is sent on a quest to get Piggie’s ball back. It is clear to the reader that the plot of the story is strong, believable, and realistic. Everyone has experienced having something taken away from them. If you love the adventures of Piggie and Gerald, you must read Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! by Mo Willems.

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