He really, really, REALLY wants one. He'll take really good care of it! What's the matter--don't you want him to be happy?
The latest book in the best-selling Pigeon series is the funniest one yet.
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From School Library Journal
Starred Review. PreSchool-Grade 3—The incorrigible bird returns in his fourth full-length romp. This time, Pigeon voices another common childhood dream: he wants a puppy. And he wants it NOW. He even promises to take care of it: "I'll water it once a month." He argues his case so forcefully that a puppy appears, but it's more than he expects: "The teeth! The hair! That wet nose!...I mentioned the teeth, right?" So he sets his sights on a different pet. Kids will love this perfectly paced picture book, which offers both the expected (breaking the fourth wall, Pigeon's classic temper tantrum) and a new twist (Pigeon actually gets what he wants? Impossible!). Willems's hilariously expressive illustrations and engaging text are cinematic in their interplay. Maybe kids won't appreciate the genius behind it the way adults will, but that won't stop them from asking for this book again and again.—Kathleen Kelly MacMillan, Carroll County Public Library, MD
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Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. --This text refers to an alternate Hardcover edition.
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Pigeon, the stubborn preschool impersonator last met in Don’t Let Pigeon Stay up Late (2006), returns for another encounter with an unseen adult. This time, he’s angling for a puppy, and once again his approach perfectly mirrors a child’s, from calm reassurances (“Oh, don’t worry. I’ll take care of it!”) to sulking to a full-blown tantrum: “I WANT A PUPPY! RIGHT HERE! RIGHT NOW!” Amazingly, his dream comes true, but when a big, slobbery pooch appears in the frame, the terrified Pigeon discovers that, in fact, he may not be a “puppy-loving pigeon” after all. Maybe a walrus is more his speed. Willems skillfully executes the formula that made previous Pigeon titles so popular: minimal artwork that places all the attention on the cajoling little bird, whose words and body language will strike a chord of familiarity with every child. Once again, kids will reach the story’s end wondering what Pigeon will want next. Preschool. --Gillian Engberg
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A three-time Caldecott Honor winner for Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!, Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Tale, and Knuffle Bunny Too: A Case of Mistaken Identity, Mo Willems has also won two Geisel Medals for There is a Bird on Your Head! and Are You Ready to Play Outside? And his books are perennial New York Times bestsellers. Before he turned to children's books, Mo was a writer and animator on Sesame Street, where he won six Emmy Awards. Mo lives with his family in Massachusetts.
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26 of 26 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
The Pigeon Wants a Puppy is the latest installment of "The Pigeon" books by Mo Willems. This is the first one that we have read, and both my 3 year old daughter and I laughed out loud. The Pigeon sounds like a typical preschooler, wanting what he wants when he wants it, and he wants it NOW.
Most children will recognize themselves in it, causing them great giggles. The Pigeon breaks the fourth wall, and speaks directly to your child. Mine answers him every time. The Pigeon begs, he pleads, he yells, he bargains, he tantrums to get the puppy that he must, Must, MUST have...that is, until he gets it.
This is a truly delightful and engaging story to read out loud to your little ones. It is an excellent length for a bedtime story, and one you will both enjoy. We look forward to reading more. This has very quickly become a new favorite at our house.
Most children will recognize themselves in it, causing them great giggles. The Pigeon breaks the fourth wall, and speaks directly to your child. Mine answers him every time. The Pigeon begs, he pleads, he yells, he bargains, he tantrums to get the puppy that he must, Must, MUST have...that is, until he gets it.
This is a truly delightful and engaging story to read out loud to your little ones. It is an excellent length for a bedtime story, and one you will both enjoy. We look forward to reading more. This has very quickly become a new favorite at our house.
28 of 29 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
Preschoolers will recognize themselves in Pigeon, a big-eyed blue bird that really, really, really wants a puppy. He's wanted it "forever! At least since last Tuesday."
Pigeon speaks directly to the reader from page one. "Oh, hello. How are you? I'm fine, thanks for asking." He proceeds to tell you how much he wants a puppy, how he'll take care of it by watering it once a month. Pigeon gets emotional when he concludes that you don't want him to have a puppy. He throws a tantrum: "I WANT A PUPPY! RIGHT HERE! RIGHT NOW!"
Mo Willems uses speech balloons to show that Pigeon is indeed speaking to the reader, and he changes the size of the type to show Pigeon's changing emotions. When the bird sulks, the type size is small, as if Pigeon is muttering to himself: "You just don't understand." And when the puppy arrives on the scene with a friendly "Woof?" Pigeon's terror shows with a bold, black scrawled "Aaaaaggghhh!"
Of course Pigeon changes his mind about wanting a puppy, and decides what he really, really, really wants is... a walrus.
Young kids will love reading along and answering back to Pigeon as he "talks" with them. This one joins Willems' other classics:
Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!
Don't Let the Pigeon Stay Up Late!
The Pigeon Finds a Hot Dog!
The Pigeon Has Feelings, Too!
and
The Pigeon Loves Things That Go!.
Pigeon speaks directly to the reader from page one. "Oh, hello. How are you? I'm fine, thanks for asking." He proceeds to tell you how much he wants a puppy, how he'll take care of it by watering it once a month. Pigeon gets emotional when he concludes that you don't want him to have a puppy. He throws a tantrum: "I WANT A PUPPY! RIGHT HERE! RIGHT NOW!"
Mo Willems uses speech balloons to show that Pigeon is indeed speaking to the reader, and he changes the size of the type to show Pigeon's changing emotions. When the bird sulks, the type size is small, as if Pigeon is muttering to himself: "You just don't understand." And when the puppy arrives on the scene with a friendly "Woof?" Pigeon's terror shows with a bold, black scrawled "Aaaaaggghhh!"
Of course Pigeon changes his mind about wanting a puppy, and decides what he really, really, really wants is... a walrus.
Young kids will love reading along and answering back to Pigeon as he "talks" with them. This one joins Willems' other classics:
Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!
Don't Let the Pigeon Stay Up Late!
The Pigeon Finds a Hot Dog!
The Pigeon Has Feelings, Too!
and
The Pigeon Loves Things That Go!.
20 of 21 people found the following review helpful
By Seano
Format:Hardcover
The long wait is over! The pigeon officially wants....
...a PUPPY!
Mo Willems once again creates a wonderful read-aloud book that engages children in a silly conversation that will tickle and delight. I am a huge fan of Willems' Pigeon books, and Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus is easily in my Top Ten for Kids of All Time (see, I capitalized it, so it's really important!). Every time I read these aloud to groups of kids or to a single child, they light up and jump right into the story. A Pigeon story-time is a performance where the audience is in on the show.
The Pigeon Wants a Puppy once again presents the loveable pigeon's pleading, bargaining and tantrums; this time for a puppy. Kids will be rolling when they hear him mistaking a puppy for something he'd have to water once a month, and Willems' illustrations again are so evocative, you can't help but read it with full emotion.
Two thumbs up, ten out of ten, five stars, and all that jazz. Long live the Pigeon!
...a PUPPY!
Mo Willems once again creates a wonderful read-aloud book that engages children in a silly conversation that will tickle and delight. I am a huge fan of Willems' Pigeon books, and Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus is easily in my Top Ten for Kids of All Time (see, I capitalized it, so it's really important!). Every time I read these aloud to groups of kids or to a single child, they light up and jump right into the story. A Pigeon story-time is a performance where the audience is in on the show.
The Pigeon Wants a Puppy once again presents the loveable pigeon's pleading, bargaining and tantrums; this time for a puppy. Kids will be rolling when they hear him mistaking a puppy for something he'd have to water once a month, and Willems' illustrations again are so evocative, you can't help but read it with full emotion.
Two thumbs up, ten out of ten, five stars, and all that jazz. Long live the Pigeon!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
A big winner
This book looked rather boring from the cover, but inside was a big surprise - a dramatic and very funny little tour-de-force by Pigeon, who's adorably illustrated expressions are... Read more
Published 15 days ago by debbie stalker
5.0 out of 5 stars
Awesome storysteller
What pigeon doesn't want a puppy? My son learned about Pigeon at school and now can't stop reading them at home. Read more
Published 28 days ago by Russianflatfish
5.0 out of 5 stars
TOO MUCH OF A GOOD THING!! NOT!
My Grandchildren love this series of books. I love reading them to the children. They are so much fun, storytime lasts too long, they insist on hearing ALL of them each time I... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Barbara Kulish
5.0 out of 5 stars
LOVE!!!
Absolutely love this book! It is hilarious! This is a great author. We love all his books. This one in particular is my favorite. My kids crack up every time we read it. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Daisy
5.0 out of 5 stars
Mo!
We have been reading these books to my daughter since she was 2. The pictures and stories are simple, but have such wit! They are enjoyable for a child and adult.
Published 1 month ago by BakingGuru
4.0 out of 5 stars
Replaced a School Book
Used this book to replace a school book my son ruined in his bag when a drink spilled in it. No complaints.
Published 1 month ago by Andrew L. Gosnell
5.0 out of 5 stars
My Kids Love the Pigeon
My kids always ask to read this book. They are always asking for a puppy as well. This teaches them in a funny way that a dog is a lot to handle!
Published 2 months ago by Kara Kuriger
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Kids Gift
GAve as a gift (after I read it a couple of times) cute. Keeps well with the pigeon book series.
Published 2 months ago by Roger
5.0 out of 5 stars
Good book, nice message
I purchased this for my 4.5 y.o. adopted nephew. His mom and dad started practicing Zen Buddhism in the last few years, and there is sort of a Zen message in this book about not... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Michele
5.0 out of 5 stars
We like Mo Willams!
Very nice book! All of Mo Willams's books have a good message and they are entertaining for both the reader and listener! Good service!
Published 3 months ago by Jackie L. Schau
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