Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!

Reach for this book when your child is deep in the no phase or constantly testing the limits of your patience. While the plot follows a persistent pigeon trying to hijack a bus, the real story is about the power of boundaries. It allows children to step into the role of the authority figure, experiencing what it feels like to hold the line against someone who is wheedling, bargaining, and throwing a tantrum. By letting your child be the one to say no to the pigeon, you help them process their own big emotions and frustrations in a safe, hilarious, and low-stakes environment. It is a brilliant tool for normalizing the cycle of wanting, asking, and ultimately accepting a boundary.