Book Series · 17 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 17 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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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
5.6/7 Bookroo
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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

17 books · Published 2003–2026

Companion series

A Smidgeon of Pigeon Series

2 books · Published 2005

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Pigeon series?

There are 17 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 people who bring The Pigeon to life.

01

Mo Willems

Author & Illustrator
MW
02

Mo Willems Workshop

Author
MW

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