The Pigeon HAS to Go to School!
Mo Willems
Readers rate it 4.4 (8 on Hardcover)
Released Jul 2, 2019 · Hyperion Books for Children
Content report card
What's inside
Violence
Fighting, weapons, death
Language
Swearing, crude humor
Sexual content
Romance intensity, nudity
LGBTQ+ themes
Presence of characters or themes
Scary or mature
Horror, trauma, heavy themes
Substance use
Alcohol, drugs, smoking
What it offers
Positive messages
Kindness, courage, honesty, resilience
Positive role models
Characters who model good judgment and growth
Educational value
History, science, culture, how the world works
A note for parents
This is a classic Mo Willems picture book featuring the beloved Pigeon character and his humorous anxieties about starting school. The story gently explores common childhood worries (fitting in, not being liked, overwhelming expectations) in a lighthearted way that normalizes these feelings and encourages facing new challenges. The simple text, expressive illustrations, and reassuring resolution make it ideal for early readers preparing for school, with no inappropriate content.
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From the publisher
Why does the Pigeon have to go to school? He already knows everything! And what if he doesn't like it? What if the teacher doesn't like him? What if he learns TOO MUCH!?! Ask not for whom the school bell rings; it rings for the Pigeon! Why does the Pigeon have to go to school? He already knows everything! And what if he doesn't like it? What if the teacher doesn't like him? What if he learns TOO MUCH!?! Ask not for whom the school bell rings; it rings for the Pigeon!
Shelved under
- Juvenile Fiction
- Fantasy
- Young Adult
- Fiction
- Humor
- Children's fiction
- First day of school, fiction
- Fear, fiction
- Schools, fiction
- Pigeons, fiction
- Humorous stories
- nyt:picture-books=2019-07-21
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ISBN 9781368046459 · Hyperion Books for Children