Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus

by Mo Willems · 2003

Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! is a Caldecott Honor picture book by Mo Willems that invites young readers to interact with a mischievous pigeon who begs, pleads, and wheedles his way into the driver’s seat of a bus. When the bus driver steps away, the pigeon insists he can drive, prompting children to shout “no!” and decide his fate. The book’s simple text, bold illustrations, and playful dialogue capture the spirit of a preschool‑age temper tantrum while teaching the power of saying “no” and respecting rules.