Elephant and Piggie are coming to a Fort Worth Public Library near you!
Do you have an Elephant and Piggie fan in your house? Make their day by bringing them to enjoy a special story time, a chance to meet and take photos with the dynamic duo and finish strong with a fun, engaging family-friendly activity.
As a destination for fun and learning, the Fort Worth Public Library created this activity for young readers who love Elephant and Piggie!
Please note: The Elephant and Piggie costume set has been graciously provided by Disney Publishing Worldwide. Costume characters are Fort Worth Public Library staff.
About Elephant and Piggie
Elephant (whose name is Elephant Gerald named after Ella Fitzgerald) and Piggie (who has no other name) are characters from a popular book series from author and illustrator Mo Willems. Elephant Gerald is careful. His best friend Piggie is not. Gerald worries so that Piggie does not have to.
Written for early readers ages 4-8, Elephant and Piggie are featured in 25 books that focus on aspects of growing up such as understanding emotions and developing friendships. The New York Times-bestselling series has won two Theodor Seuss Geisel Awards and five Geisel Honors.
Check out the books here
Learn more about Elephant and Piggie(PDF, 4MB)
About Mo Willems
Mo Willems is an author, illustrator, animator and playwright. He began his career as a writer and animator on PBS’ Sesame Street, where he won six Emmy Awards for writing. Among his many achievements, Willems served as the first Kennedy Center Education Artist-in-Residence from 2019 to 2022.
