2022
WISE Score
Amazon
The Pigeon spends 40 pages overthinking a 10-second ride, and honestly, same.
4.8
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If you've read one Pigeon book, you know the drill, but this one feels particularly relevant for the 'I want it NOW' generation.
It’s funny, it’s fast, and it doesn’t treat kids like they’re stupid. It acknowledges that sometimes we hype things up in our heads so much that the reality is a bit of a letdown—and that's a much better lesson than 'everything is always amazing.' Buy it, read it, and let your kid yell along with the bird.
Perfect for the 3-to-6 crowd who are just starting to navigate the 'big feelings' of waiting for things, though 7 and 8-year-olds will still laugh at the Pigeon's sarcasm.
It captures the raw, chaotic energy of a preschooler's internal monologue. It's emotionally honest about anxiety and excitement without being preachy.
Willems uses minimalist art to convey massive personality. It forces kids to use their imagination to track the Pigeon's wild mood swings through simple line work.
Zero safety concerns. It's a picture book about a bird at an amusement park. The 'scariest' thing is a drawing of a roller coaster.
It’s a stealth lesson in emotional regulation and managing expectations. It teaches kids that 'the wait' is often bigger than 'the thing,' which is a top-tier life lesson.
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