by Mo Willems
Part of Pigeon, book 3
First published 2005
The pigeon's transportation dreams expand far beyond buses in this board book adventure. Our feathered friend becomes ecstatic imagining himself behind the controls of airplanes soaring through clouds. He pictures steering trains down railroad tracks and gripping car steering wheels. Each vehicle sends the pigeon into fits of joy and wild emotional displays. His reactions grow more animated with every mode of transport he considers. The pigeon's enthusiasm knows no bounds as he envisions piloting boats, motorcycles, and other moving machines. Willems captures the pigeon's signature dramatic flair as he fantasizes about each journey. Young readers will recognize the same expressive bird who desperately wanted bus driving privileges. The pigeon's love for anything that moves becomes the heart of this simple yet engaging story.
Genres: animals, picture-books, childrens
Vibes: emotional, lighthearted, whimsical
Tropes: anthropomorphic, fantasy
12 pages · Board book · Hyperion Books for Children