My Friend Is Sad by Mo Willems
Guest Blogger DayBy special request I am guest blogger today. You all may know me as DH or E…
Well R is feeling a little blue today and I think that’s ironic because I was not too happy the last few days. Aside from having a cold, I had a test in my Mandarin class to worry about, in the next two weeks I have to figure out what to do when I grow up, we’re going on vacation (but I don’t have a job, how can I have a vacation?) and I need to clean my room and the garage.
Anyway, yesterday R brought home a new book (that happens a lot) for me (that, not so often). It was appropriately titled My Friend Is Sad by Mo Willems. In this book, Gerald the elephant is sad and his friend Piggie (uh, the pig) tries in vain to cheer him up. My favorite illustrations are those of Gerald uttering the “Ohhh…” of deep despair that comes directly from the soul. Ohhh…
I won’t to spoil the ending but I will say that Gerald is happy once again, at least temporarily. I think Gerald and I share some traits so he will likely find a reason to be sad again. But since his best friend Piggie wants him to be happy, I am confident he will be. Hey, that sounds a lot like me and DW, or should I say, me and R…
My Friend Is Sad by Mo Willems
posted by Renee at 10:29 PM
feed me
4 Comments:
Don't stress too much about figuring out what to be when you grow up. I graduated from college 13 years ago, and I just figured it out last month. You've got time, I suppose. (Granted, you probably should be doing something to earn money, right?)
I love Mo Willems. Thanks for the heads up on his new one.
And I hope Renee is feeling less blue. :)
Thanks, Melissa. I'm feeling cheerier today, but no less stressed out! I have so much to do before we leave for vacation. blah!
Melissa, I'm curious to know what you decided to do and how you decided. I have been out of college the exact same amount of time... can I email you? -e
sure eli; Renee has my email address...
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