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published
March 7th 2005
(first published 2004)
by Walker Childrens Paperbacks
binding
Paperback
literary awards
Caldecott Honor Book
isbn
1844285138
(isbn13: 9781844285136)
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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 be...more
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Read in January, 2005
recommends it for:
Those working with 2-5s
A short but snappy story from popular cartoonist Mo Willems. 'Don't Let The Pigeon Drive The Bus' is guaranteed to leave you with a big smile on your face! I am not ashamed to say that this story brought out the dramatist in me as I read it out loud to a mother and toddler group!
The best part had to be the glorious double page spread of illustrations showing all of the pigeon's techniques to convince you to let him drive the bus... "Your MUM said that I could...", "I'll give ...more
The best part had to be the glorious double page spread of illustrations showing all of the pigeon's techniques to convince you to let him drive the bus... "Your MUM said that I could...", "I'll give ...more
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Read in February, 2008
Called "one of the great read aloud books" by Steve Barancik of Children's Book Review¹, this picture book uses simple line drawings and a minimal amount of dialogue to create a sweet and entertaining story. It features a pigeon who begs and pleads to be allowed to drive a bus using common childhood arguments. The audience get to say 'no' over and over again, putting them in the role of the parents. The pigeon is denied from driving the bus, showing children that incessant begging is ...more
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Hands down my favorite kid's book that has been published in the last 5 years. Simple illustrations. Hilarious story. Great interactive book to read with the child---the pigeon talks directly to the reader.
If you want my honest opinion, I don't see why you wouldn't let the pigeon drive the bus, I mean his uncle Earl is afterall a bus driver.
*Best read outloud with a South Dakotan accent!
If you want my honest opinion, I don't see why you wouldn't let the pigeon drive the bus, I mean his uncle Earl is afterall a bus driver.
*Best read outloud with a South Dakotan accent!
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A classic kids book that everybody should be able to say, "why, yes, I have read Don't Let The Pigeon Drive The Bus!" This book is absolutely hilarous! Just looking at the pigeon's little face as he tries to convince you that he is ready and willing to drive that bus totally cracks me up. Mo Willems did a stellar job, I highly recommend this book.
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This book is so simple, but so funny. Throughout the story the pigeon is trying to convince you, the reader, to let him drive the bus even after the bus driver told you not to. This book would be great for discussing persuasive writing or for practicing the comprehension strategy of summarizing.
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Similar to the Grover story, in this book you get to be a kill-joy by denying an innocent little pigeon its life-long dream of driving a bus. That's all it wants to do, and you won't let it. Creep. Perfect for that age when kids seem to only be able to say, "No," over and over again.
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Of all the children's books I've ever read, this one is one my my favorites. I love the interaction of the pigeon and the reader. My kids love telling him "no" every time he asks if he can drive the bus.
A much deserved Newberry award winning book!
A much deserved Newberry award winning book!
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Read in April, 2008
The illustrations and text will make children laugh hysterically as the pigeon gets more and more frustrated. This is an excellent book for demonstrating expressive reading.
Received starred reviews in SLJ and Booklist.
Received starred reviews in SLJ and Booklist.
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Not as good as Don't Let the Pigeon Stay Up Late!
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Read in November, 2004
recommends it for:
3-7 year olds and their parents
A delightful, interactive experience with any child.
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Ever seen a pigeon go apeshit? It's cool.
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Read in June, 2005
recommends it for:
children 4 and up
Funny
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I don't care how old you are... if you haven't read Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus, you are missing out on a delightful experience. I actually think that adults might get more glee out of this book than kids, as they can see exactly where this is going, despite the absurd premise.
A bus driver is taking a break, but he warns you not to let the pigeon drive the bus. Seems easy enough, right? Well, in enters the pigeon... with all the crafty wiles of your usual kid who will go to any...more
A bus driver is taking a break, but he warns you not to let the pigeon drive the bus. Seems easy enough, right? Well, in enters the pigeon... with all the crafty wiles of your usual kid who will go to any...more
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Read in January, 2008
Yet Another Example of Why Sarah Should Not Review Books. I honestly enjoy this read-in-three-minutes-flat book more than a lot of Big Kids (and *gasp* adult) books.
This little pigeon throws fits that any preschool teacher and/or parent will recognize (the red-rimmed pupils is an especially nice touch when the Pigeon finally looses it) after (presumably) the reader constantly insists that a future as a bus driver is not one for the pigeon.
I actually discovered that Mo Willems (c...more
This little pigeon throws fits that any preschool teacher and/or parent will recognize (the red-rimmed pupils is an especially nice touch when the Pigeon finally looses it) after (presumably) the reader constantly insists that a future as a bus driver is not one for the pigeon.
I actually discovered that Mo Willems (c...more
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Okay, I'll admit it: I wasn't that thrilled with this little gem the first time I read it. I sort of thought, "Uh...what's the point? He's a whiny little thing, isn't he?" It took the brilliance of Judy Freeman to get me to give the Pigeon another chance, and when I looked at it through her eyes, I saw the genius.
Pigeon is just, well, every single one of us who doesn't get his way. Every kid recognizes himself in Pigeon's behavior, and it makes them laughandlaughandlaugh.
The o...more
Pigeon is just, well, every single one of us who doesn't get his way. Every kid recognizes himself in Pigeon's behavior, and it makes them laughandlaughandlaugh.
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Read in November, 2008
Genre: Picture Book
Reading Level: Early
Topics & Themes: Persistence and manipulation: Not taking no for an answer.
Curricular Use: Read aloud.
Literary Elements: Humor. Strong example of voice. Personification.
Text & Pictures: Interaction of text and pictures. The pictures convey the pigeons tone and expression, especially by the use of his eyeball. (And when he gets mad you know it).
Reading Level: Early
Topics & Themes: Persistence and manipulation: Not taking no for an answer.
Curricular Use: Read aloud.
Literary Elements: Humor. Strong example of voice. Personification.
Text & Pictures: Interaction of text and pictures. The pictures convey the pigeons tone and expression, especially by the use of his eyeball. (And when he gets mad you know it).
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These books are so simple they are genious. I love the ways that the pigeon talks to the reader. My nephew had the book memorized at the age of three and we've laugh at the silliness of this persistent pigeon.
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The pigeon throws all the standard tricks to get you to let him drive the bus, you say no a lot, he doesn't drive the bus, everybody's happy. (Except the pigeon, but he's easily distracted.)
This is weird to say, but we *especially* like the endpapers. Mo Willems has great endpapers in his books. The front inside cover shows the pigeon daydreaming about driving a bus, and the last one shows him daydreaming about driving a truck, and for some reason this is The Funniest Thing Ever for the niec...more
This is weird to say, but we *especially* like the endpapers. Mo Willems has great endpapers in his books. The front inside cover shows the pigeon daydreaming about driving a bus, and the last one shows him daydreaming about driving a truck, and for some reason this is The Funniest Thing Ever for the niec...more
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Read in December, 2006
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Peggyrecommends it for: Grace
Although this book truly belongs to my almost 2-year-old daughter, I have to admit that I get a huge thrill out of reading it, even three times in one sitting.
The illustration is very simple, yet somehow capable of conveying a wide range of toddler emotions. The positioning of the pupil, head and wings effectively communicates to the young reader what even words cannot to the adult reader.
Parents get a good laugh out of the question that arises: Just who is driving this bus, anyway? Chil...more
The illustration is very simple, yet somehow capable of conveying a wide range of toddler emotions. The positioning of the pupil, head and wings effectively communicates to the young reader what even words cannot to the adult reader.
Parents get a good laugh out of the question that arises: Just who is driving this bus, anyway? Chil...more
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Cute interactive book for older preschoolers. Your child needs to have a grasp of right and wrong and a sense of humor to appreciate this book. In other words it's probably not so great for toddlers. The reason is that your child has to "get" that the pigeon in this book is being obnoxious and naughty. The pigeon tries to wheedle, wine and bargain his way into driving the bus (which has been left in your care by the bus driver with the explicit instructions NOT TO LET THE PIGEON DR...more
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