Gerald the elephant is responsible, Piggie is not. Piggie (a pig) is always in a bind, Gerald is always getting him out. But can Gerald help when Piggie's really big ball is taken by a really big guy? Can Gerald save the day when he discovers the really big guy is actually a whale or will the whale prevail? If Piggie;s ball is really the whale's can the three of them find a way to share in the fun? Gerald will have to think really hard to be the hero once again.
Despite being a picture book filled with talking animals, A big guy took my ball deals with a themes that all little kids can relate to. Piggie has a great time with his ball until it is taken by someone bigger. The whale wants to play but others are scared off by his appearance. It isn't until they learn to share that all the characters are happy and sharing is something that all small children learn about.
The main characters of the book are easy to like from the first page. Piggie appears so sweet and fun, talking about how great it was playing with his ball. Gerald plays the part of hero, vowing to return Piggie's ball. Young readers will instantly like watching the cartoon elephant and pig come face to face with a giant whale and who wouldn't want to join in in a game a of whale ball?
A book trailer almost as much fun to watch as the book is to read can be found at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UsHzU7Y-_ag
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