Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!
by Mo Willems
reviewed by Julie Long
by Mo Willems
reviewed by Julie Long
In this story the bus driver asks the reader/audience to watch the bus while he takes a break and to make sure that the pigeon does not drive the bus. As soon the bus driver exits the scene, the pigeon enters and asks us if he can drive the bus. Throughout the story the pigeon begs and pleads to drive the bus. He tries to reason and argue with the audience. He then tries pouting and pretend driving and suggests other games. He rattles off a speech about wanting to drive and ends with "I have dreams you know!". He eventually loses all self control, just before the bus driver returns.
This story would be great for all aged children. It has a very kid friendly tone, and all too familiar argument style. You will swear you have heard every argument point before. It is a fun story and would be a good literature break in your school day. It might also be useful in following up or introducing a lesson on integrity. The artwork is very simple. It looks almost like it was drawn with a crayon. Most of the illustrations are simply of the pigeon. However, the pigeons face is so animated that there is no need for further illustration. The story line and the pigeon's expressions are enough to hold a students attention.
The author has also written Don't Let the Pigeon Stay Up Late and The Pigeon Finds a Hot Dog. Both are hilarious. He has written numerous other stories, too, that I encourage you to check out!
This story would be great for all aged children. It has a very kid friendly tone, and all too familiar argument style. You will swear you have heard every argument point before. It is a fun story and would be a good literature break in your school day. It might also be useful in following up or introducing a lesson on integrity. The artwork is very simple. It looks almost like it was drawn with a crayon. Most of the illustrations are simply of the pigeon. However, the pigeons face is so animated that there is no need for further illustration. The story line and the pigeon's expressions are enough to hold a students attention.
The author has also written Don't Let the Pigeon Stay Up Late and The Pigeon Finds a Hot Dog. Both are hilarious. He has written numerous other stories, too, that I encourage you to check out!
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