by Mo Willems
Part of Pigeon
First published 2012
Pigeon watches in disbelief as Duckling politely asks for a cookie and receives one immediately. This drives Pigeon into a rage. He cannot understand why good manners work so easily for Duckling when his own demands always fail. Pigeon rants and complains about the unfairness of it all. His anger builds as he witnesses what seems like effortless success. But Duckling has been planning something all along. The little bird's politeness masks a clever scheme that Pigeon never saw coming. When the truth emerges, it changes everything Pigeon thought he knew about the situation. This story explores the power of kindness versus demanding behavior, showing how different approaches lead to different outcomes.
Genres: animals, picture-books, comedy, childrens, anthropomorphic
Vibes: charming, clever, humorous, lighthearted, whimsical
Tropes: character-contrast, lesson-learned, unexpected-twist
40 pages · Hardcover · Hyperion Books for Children