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Name: I Will Surprise My Friend! (Elephant and Piggie)
Rating: 4.235294117647 (17 reviews)
Author: Mo Willems

📘 I Will Surprise My Friend! (Elephant and Piggie) by Mo Willems

In this delightful toddler‑level tale, Elephant and Piggie, inseparable friends, decide to each surprise the other. With simple dialogue and bright illustrations, the book shows how their clever plans lead to unexpectedly fun results, reminding young readers that friendship and creativity go hand in hand.

First publish date: 2008

Genre: Children's Fiction/Early Readers

Authors: Mo Willems

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4.2 (17 community ratings)

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