Mo Willems, #1 New York Times best-selling creator and three-time Caldecott Honoree, presents the book that started it all: Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!

Finally, a book you can say "no" to!

When the 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 a pigeon like this one before. As the Pigeon pleads, wheedles, and begs his way through the book, readers answer back and decide his fate.

Say "no!" to all the Pigeon books!

• The Pigeon Finds a Hot Dog!
• Don't Let the Pigeon Stay Up Late!
• The Pigeon Wants a Puppy!
• The Duckling Gets a Cookie!?
• The Pigeon HAS to Go to School!
• The Pigeon Will Ride the Rollercoaster!
• Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Sleigh!

For Mo' amazing books, check out these other great series:

• Knuffle Bunny
• Elephant & Piggie
• Unlimited Squirrels

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

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: 2004 Caldecott Medal Honor Book - Picture Book
Award: 2005 Red Clover Award Winner - Picture Book
Award: South Carolina Childrens, Junior and Young Adult Book Award Winner - Picture Book
Award: 2005 Colorado Children's Book Award Honorable Mention - Picture Book
Award: 2005 Golden Archer Award Winner - Primary
Award: 2005 Kentucky Bluegrass Award Winner - Grades K-2
Award: Buckaroo Book Award Winner - Children's
Award: 2005 Flicker Tale Children's Book Award Winner - Picture Book
Award: 2007 Georgia Children's Book Award Winner - Picture Storybook
Award: 2009 Indies Choice Book Awards Finalist - Picture Bk Hall of Fame


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.