About This Book
Mo Willems' beloved Pigeon returns with a new dilemma: he HAS to go to school! This picture book perfectly captures the universal anxieties children face when contemplating their first day, or even just another day, at school. The Pigeon's exaggerated worries about everything from heavy backpacks to not knowing the alphabet are presented with signature humor and expressive illustrations, making it a fantastic tool for parents to open conversations about school fears and normalize these big feelings. It's a comforting and laugh-out-loud read for children aged 3-7.
Why does the Pigeon have to go to school? He already knows everything! And what if he doesn't like it? What if the teacher doesn't like him? What if he learns TOO MUCH!?! Ask not for whom the school bell rings; it rings for the Pigeon!
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Discussion Prompts
1
What are some things the Pigeon was worried about? Have you ever felt worried about something new?
2
What do you think the Pigeon learned at school? What are you excited to learn?
3
If you were the Pigeon, what would you tell him about school to make him feel better?
4
What do you think the other birds at school were like? Do you think they were friendly?
5
Why do you think it's important to try new things, even if they seem a little scary at first?
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NYT Bestseller
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