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A Big Guy Took My Ball! An Elephant & Piggie Book — Content Guide for Parents

By Mo WillemsScholastic Incorporated2015ISBN 978054584345456 pages
A Big Guy Took My Ball! An Elephant & Piggie Book

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Contains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.

About this book

Piggie is upset because a whale took the ball she found, but Gerald finds a solution that pleases all of them.

Frequently asked questions

  • Is A Big Guy Took My Ball! An Elephant & Piggie Book appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    The book does not contain actual violence. While there is a mention of Gerald appearing ready to fight on Piggie's behalf, this is framed as a humorous misunderstanding rather than real conflict. No scary content is present in the book. The story is light-hearted and humorous, with no elements that would frighten young readers.

  • Does A Big Guy Took My Ball! An Elephant & Piggie Book have violence?

    The book does not contain actual violence. While there is a mention of Gerald appearing ready to fight on Piggie's behalf, this is framed as a humorous misunderstanding rather than real conflict.

  • Does A Big Guy Took My Ball! An Elephant & Piggie Book have scary content?

    No scary content is present in the book. The story is light-hearted and humorous, with no elements that would frighten young readers.

  • Does A Big Guy Took My Ball! An Elephant & Piggie Book have religious themes?

    No religious content is present in the book. The search results discuss themes of friendship and assumptions but do not reference any specific religious practices or beliefs.

  • Does A Big Guy Took My Ball! An Elephant & Piggie Book have racial/cultural content?

    No explicit racial themes are present in the book. The narrative revolves around animal characters and their interactions, without addressing race as a central theme.

  • Does A Big Guy Took My Ball! An Elephant & Piggie Book have profanity?

    No profanity is present in the book. The language used is appropriate for young children, focusing on playful dialogue between characters.

  • Does A Big Guy Took My Ball! An Elephant & Piggie Book have climate change?

    No climate themes are present in the book. The story focuses on friendship and conflict resolution rather than environmental topics.

  • Does A Big Guy Took My Ball! An Elephant & Piggie Book have sexual identity?

    No sexual content is present in the book. The narrative focuses on friendship and empathy without any references to sexual themes.

  • Does A Big Guy Took My Ball! An Elephant & Piggie Book have gender roles?

    The book does not actively discuss or critique gender roles. It features two main characters, Gerald and Piggie, who display friendship and cooperation without promoting specific gender expectations.

  • Does A Big Guy Took My Ball! An Elephant & Piggie Book have lgbtq+ themes?

    No LGBTQ+ themes are present in the book. The search results reference other books and lists related to LGBTQ+ representation but do not provide evidence of such content in 'A Big Guy Took My Ball!'.

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