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Mo Willems Elephant and Piggie birthday party visits library

If author Mo Willems' Elephant and Piggie book series is one of your child's favorite story time activities, the St. Louis County Library has an event coming up that your little one will love.  On Saturday, February 11th, the Oak Bend Branch of the St. Louis County Library will host an Elephant and Piggie Party for kids, in honor of Elephant's birthday.

From 10:30 to 11:15 a.m., children ages 3 and up are invited to join the library staff for some of their favorite Elephant and Piggie stories.  There will also be Elephant and Piggie themed activities and crafts for kids.   This is bound to be an enormously fun event for kids, so registration is required.

If you aren't yet familiar with the Elephant and Piggie books, check out any of the following titles, available from the St. Louis County Library:

I Am Invited to A Party!
Elephants Cannot Dance!
Today I Will Fly!
I Broke My Trunk!
Pigs Make Me Sneeze!
Should I Share My Ice Cream?
Happy Pig Day!
I Will Surprise My Friend!
I Love My New Toy!

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If you find that your child really likes this series, which is presented in a cartoon-like format, the St. Louis County Library has many more titles to choose from.   Most young children love the easy-to-follow stories that deal with everyday situations and learning experiences.  If your child becomes one of the many that fall in love with this series, you can obtain a permanent set by purchasing Mo Willems' books at any St. Louis Barnes and Noble location.

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