Today I will fly by Mo Willems | Storytime Videos | Children's Books Read Aloud
Today I Will Fly! – Perseverance & Self-Belief
Today I Will Fly! by Mo Willems is a joyful and encouraging story from the Elephant & Piggie series that focuses on perseverance, resilience, and believing in yourself.
Piggie is absolutely convinced that today is the day she will fly — despite repeated failures and Gerald’s growing concern. Through humour, expressive illustrations, and simple dialogue, children see that trying again (and again) is part of learning.
Like all Mo Willems books, the sparse text and exaggerated emotions make this ideal for early readers, ESL learners, and interactive read-aloud sessions.
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Classroom & SEL Connections
- Encourages perseverance and a growth mindset
- Supports discussions about failure and trying again
- Perfect for social-emotional learning (SEL)
- Highly engaging for ESL and early readers
This book works especially well when paired with follow-up questions like: “What is something you are still learning to do?” and “How do you feel when something is hard?”
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