These are one of a series of delightfully humorousaward-winning tales for beginner readers from an internationallyacclaimed author-illustrator. Gerald is careful. Piggie is not.Piggie cannot help smiling. Gerald can. Gerald worries so thatPiggie does not have to. Gerald and Piggie are best friends. In "IWill Surprise My Friend!", Gerald and Piggie want to play a gameand surprise each other, but the best surprise is the one theyleast expect. It is a vibrant new edition with bright colours thatwill appeal to young readers. It is told entirely in speech bubbleswith a repetitive use of familiar phrases, this highly originalbook is perfect for children just learning to read. It is a TheodorSeuss Geisel Award-winning series for the most distinguished booksfor beginner readers.
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One day, Emily gets a balloon. By the end of the afternoon, the balloon is no longer just a plaything. Emily and the balloon are friends. But when the balloon blows away, what will Emily do? The beautifully evocative illustrations and the timeless innocence of the story make this deceptively simple book a sure classicsweet, compelling, and filled with the wonder and discovery of friendship.
