Bibliographic Citation: Willems, Mo. Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!. Hyperion, 2003. 40 pages. ISBN: 978-0786819881.
Format: Hardcover
Awards: Caldecott Honor (2004), Kentucky Bluegrass Award for K-2 (2005), Charlotte Zolotow Award Nominee for Highly Commended Title (2004), Vermont's Picture Book Awards: Red Clover (2005), An ALA Notable Children's Book for Younger Readers (2004), South Carolina Book Award for Picture Book Award (2006), Flicker Tale Children's Book Award (2005), Golden Archer Award for Primary (2005), Buckaroo Book Award (2004), Indies Choice Book Award for Picture Book Hall of Fame (2009)
Age Group: Ages 2-4 Years
Annotation: The very expressive pigeon wants to drive a bus, but nobody will let him.
Reflection: "Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus" is definitely a fun read aloud. I also think the simple illustrations of the pigeon show so much expression and the children can tell when he is sad or mad. The ending is great when the pigeon sees the big truck at the end and then sets his sights on something bigger and better. It's also a good "jump-off" book to the next series of pigeon adventures, such as, "The Pigeon Wants a Puppy," "The Pigeon Finds a Hot Dog!" The Pigeon has Feelings, Too!" and "Don't Let the Pigeon Stay Up Late."
Categorization Tags: Pigeons, Bus drivers, Juvenile Fiction, Caldecott Honor
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