Don't Let the Pigeon Stay Up Late!
By Mo Willems
The Story
A bus driver puts the reader in charge of making sure a stubborn pigeon goes to bed on time, but the pigeon has endless excuses for why it should stay up.
Why It's Special
For the kid who fights bedtime with every trick in the book, this one hands them the ultimate partner in crime.
- Big idea: Bedtime rules exist for a reason, even when the excuses sound very convincing.
- Vibes: Silly, sly, and a little bit rebellious
Perfect For Kids Who
- enjoy talking back to the book
- like to argue their way out of bedtime
- are working on accepting bedtime routines
- love the Pigeon's over-the-top reactions
Ask Your Little Reader
- Story & problem-solving: What excuses does the Pigeon give for staying up late?
- Feelings & empathy: How do you think the Pigeon feels about having a bedtime?
- Real-life connection: What's the best excuse you've ever tried to stay up past bedtime?
- Imagination: If you were in charge of the Pigeon, what would you say to get him to go to sleep?
