Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!

When a bus driver takes a break from his route, a very unlikely volunteer springs up to take his place-a pigeon! But you've never met one like this before. As he pleads, wheedles, and begs his way through the book, children will love being able to answer back and decide his fate. In his hilarious picture book debut, popular cartoonist Mo Willems perfectly captures a preschooler's temper tantrum.

Author: Mo Willems
Publisher: Hyperion Books for Children
Published: 04/01/2003
Pages: 40
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.7lbs
Size: 9.10h x 9.20w x 0.40d
ISBN: 9780786819881
Audience: Baby-Preschool

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 0.9
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 72788 / Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!


Award: Caldecott Medal - Honor Book
Award: Red Clover Award - Winner
Award: South Carolina Childrens, Junior and Young Adult Book Award - Winner
Award: Colorado Children's Book Award - Honorable Mention
Award: Golden Archer Award - Winner
Award: Kentucky Bluegrass Award - Winner
Award: Buckaroo Book Award - Winner
Award: Flicker Tale Children's Book Award - Winner
Award: Georgia Children's Book Award - Winner
Award: Indies Choice Book Awards - Finalist


Review Citation(s):
Publishers Weekly 02/10/2003 pg. 184
Kirkus Review - Children 04/01/2003 pg. 542
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 05/01/2003 pg. 378
School Library Journal 05/01/2003 pg. 132
Booklist 09/01/2003 pg. 123
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2003 pg. 313 - Outstanding, Noteworthy In Style
Kirkus Review - Children 12/01/2003 pg. 1405
Booklist Ed Choice Youth 01/01/2004 pg. 782
ALA Notable Children's Books 03/15/2004 pg. 1286
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2003 pg. 313 - Outstanding, Noteworthy In Style

About the Author
Mo Willems, a number one New York Times best-selling author and illustrator, has been awarded three Caldecott Honors for his picture books, two Theodor Seuss Geisel Medals, and five Geisel Honors for his celebrated Elephant & Piggie series. He lives in Massachusetts with his family. Learn more at pigeonpresents.com.

Mo Willems, a number one New York Times best-selling author and illustrator, has been awarded three Caldecott Honors for his picture books, two Theodor Seuss Geisel Medals, and five Geisel Honors for his celebrated Elephant & Piggie series. He lives in Massachusetts with his family. Learn more at pigeonpresents.com.