Book Series · 15 Books

The Pigeon Books

In order from Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! to The Pigeon WON'T Play with Shapes!.

The Pigeon series is a set of 15 picture books by Mo Willems, published between 2003 and 2026. Written for ages 0–8, most books run about 40 pages.

Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!
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 Needs a Bath!
The Pigeon HAS to Go to School!
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!
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$1797
Book #1 · Picture Book · Ages 3–5 · 2003

Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!

By Mo Willems

A bus driver leaves a child in charge and warns them not to let a pigeon drive the bus.

36 pages· 167 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud
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Summary: When the bus driver steps away, a pigeon eagerly volunteers to take over. This feisty bird pleads and bargains, hoping to convince you to let him drive. Will you give in to his antics, or will you stand your ground? Dive into this interactive tale where your decisions shape the story, capturing the essence of a child's playful stubbornness.
The complete set

The Pigeon Series

15 books · Published 2003–2026

Series
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$1797

Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!

Picture Book · Ages 3–5 · 2003

A bus driver leaves a child in charge and warns them not to let a pigeon drive the bus.

Sale price
$1797

The Pigeon Finds a Hot Dog!

Picture Book · Ages 3–5 · 2004

A bird and a duckling interact over a hot dog.

Don't Let the Pigeon Stay Up Late!

Picture Book · Ages 3–6 · 2006

A pigeon schemes to avoid bedtime. Will it succeed?

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$1697

The Pigeon Wants a Puppy!

Chapter Book · Ages 4–8 · 2008

A pigeon desperately wants a puppy. Is he ready for the responsibility?

The Duckling Gets a Cookie!?

Picture Book · Ages 2–6 · 2012

Pigeon is upset when Duckling gets a cookie just by asking. Fair or not?

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$1697

The Pigeon Needs a Bath!

Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 2014

A pigeon resists taking a bath, but eventually learns to enjoy it.

The Pigeon HAS to Go to School!

Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2019

Pigeon dreads school, fearing too much learning and unlikable teachers.

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$1697

The Pigeon Will Ride the Roller Coaster!

Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2022

A pigeon prepares to ride a roller coaster for the first time.

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$1498

Be the Bus: The Lost & Profound Wisdom of The Pigeon

Chapter Book · 2023

Explore Pigeon's quirky wisdom and humorous insights in this unique collection.

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$1797

Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Sleigh!

Picture Book · Ages 3–6 · 2023

Can the Pigeon's holiday dream of driving a sleigh come true?

Sale price
$958

The Pigeon WON'T Count to 10!

Board Book · Ages 0–3 · 2025

Will the Pigeon ever count to ten, or is counting just for the birds?

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$958

The Pigeon WON'T Play with Shapes!

Board Book · Ages 0–3 · 2026

The Pigeon refuses to play with shapes. Can you change its mind?

Will the Pigeon Graduate?

Picture Book · Ages 3–5

Will the Pigeon graduate or face unexpected hurdles?

Sale price
$958

The Pigeon WON'T Say the ABCs!

Board Book · Ages 0–3

The Pigeon refuses to say the ABCs. Can you change his mind?

The Pigeon WON'T Pick a Color!

Board Book · Ages 0–3

Will the indecisive Pigeon finally choose a color, or remain undecided?

Companion series

A Smidgeon of Pigeon Series

2 books · Published 2005

Sale price
$759

The Pigeon Loves Things That Go!

Board Book · Ages 0–5 · 2005

Can the Pigeon handle driving a plane, train, or car? Find out!

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$759

The Pigeon Has Feelings, Too!

Board Book · Ages 3–5 · 2005

A rebellious pigeon defies a bus driver's demands.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Pigeon series?

There are 15 books in the Pigeon series. It began with Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! in 2003, and the newest book, The Pigeon WON'T Play with Shapes!, was published in 2026.

What ages are the Pigeon books best for?

The series is best for ages 0–8, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The authors and illustrators who bring The Pigeon to life.

01

Mo Willems

Author & Illustrator
02

Mo Willems Workshop

Author

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