Book Title: Should I Share My Ice Cream?
Author: Mo Willems
Published: 2011
Recommended Age Group: Pre-School, Elementary
About Should I Share My Ice Cream?:
Arguably one of the most popular, modern children’s book series, Mo Willem‘s Elephant & Piggie books have been a fixture on children’s bookshelves for the last ten years. The series features more than 25 different stories with beloved characters Gerald and Piggie, and are best known for their witty dialogue and fun comic-strip illustrations.
In Willem’s fifteenth installment of the series, Should I Share My Ice Cream?, we see Gerald purchasing one of his favorite snacks, ice cream!
Throughout the story, Gerald is fighting with his conscious as he decides whether or not to share his treat with his best friend Piggie. It’s a really big decision for Gerald, but will he make it in time?
Why We Recommend It
Should I Share My Ice Cream? is a perfect addition to Mo Willem‘s Elephant & Piggie series. The simple but funny story really highlights Willem’s entertaining form of storytelling that has won him numerous awards as an author and illustrator.
The ‘comic-strip’ story structure is great for beginner readers and is certain to amuse audiences from pre-school to adult. The underlying theme of sharing and friendship also make this a great option for parents and teachers as they promote those important principles with younger children.
Make sure to also look at the illustrations on the last page of the book! A fun feature of Willem’s Elephant & Piggie series is his inclusion of his other popular Pigeon character within his illustrations on the final page. The Pigeon illustration in Should I Share My Ice Cream? is sure to get a laugh from your young reader!