The Pigeon Wants a Puppy!

The Pigeon Wants a Puppy! - Hardcover

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The Pigeon Wants a Puppy!

The Pigeon Wants a Puppy! - Hardcover

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Book Overview

by Mo Willems (Author)

Mo Willems, #1 New York Times best-selling creator and three-time Caldecott Honoree, presents a pup-tastic Pigeon adventure.

The Pigeon really, really, REALLY wants a puppy. He'll take really good care of it, he promises! Don't you want him to be happy? Despite all of the Pigeon's pleas and guarantees, only YOU know if he is really ready for the joys of puppy ownership.

Say "no!" to all the Pigeon books!
  • Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!
  • Don't Let the Pigeon Stay Up Late!
  • The Pigeon Wants a Puppy!
  • The Duckling Gets a Cookie!?
  • The Pigeon HAS to Go to School!
  • The Pigeon Will Ride the Rollercoaster!
  • Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Sleigh!

For Mo' amazing books, check out these other great series:
  • Knuffle Bunny
  • Elephant & Piggie
  • Unlimited Squirrels

Author Biography


Mo Willems is the author of groundbreaking picture books, including; Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Tale (Caldecott Honor winner 2004); Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! (Caldecott Honor winner 2003); Don't Let the Pigeon Stay up Late!; The Pigeon Finds a Hot Dog!; Time to Say "Please"!; Leonardo, the Terrible Monster; Edwina, the Dinosaur Who Didn't Know She Was Extinct; and the Elephant & Piggie books, a new early reader series.

In his previous life, Mo was a six-time Emmy Award-winning writer and animator for Sesame Streetand the creator of Cartoon Network's Sheep in the Big City. He lives with his family in Brooklyn, New York.

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Number of Pages: 40
Dimensions: 0.3 x 9.1 x 9.1 IN
Illustrated: Yes
Publication Date: April 01, 2008
Award: Golden Archer Award (2010)
Award: Missouri Building Block Picture Book Award (2009)
Accelerated Reader:
Quiz Name: Pigeon Wants a Puppy!
Interest Level: Lower Grades, K-3
Reading Level: 0.7
Point Value: 0.5
ISBN9781423109600
Author Mo Willems
PublisherHyperion Books for Children
GenreChildren, Education, and Hobbies & interests
FormatHardcover
PublishedApril 2008
LanguageENG- English
Pages40
Weight1.0 lb
Target AudienceKids
Print SizeStandard Print

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About Mo Willems

Mo Willems is a number one New York Times bestselling author and illustrator. He has been awarded three Caldecott Honors and an Eisner Award for his picture books, and two Theodor Seuss Geisel Medals and five Geisel Honors for his celebrated ELEPHANT & PIGGIE early readers. His debut picture book, Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! was inducted into the Picture Book Hall of Fame. Mo began his career as a writer and animator on Sesame Street, where he garnered six Emmy Awards. Mo is the cofounder of Hidden Pigeon Company, established in 2023 to extend the reach of Mo Willems characters and stories across multiple platforms. Kate Micucci is an Emmy-nominated songwriter, comedian, and actor. She has voiced characters in numerous animated series and movies including Scooby-Doo, Steven Universe, DuckTales, and Dog Man. Kate has been in critically acclaimed hit TV series, including The Big Bang Theory and Raising Hope as well as in feature films. She released her debut children's album, My Hat, in 2023. Kate has also performed live with her puppet, Camille, at the Bob Baker Marionette Theater. She lives in New York City.

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