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The Pigeon HAS to Go to School!

By Mo Willems
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The Pigeon HAS to Go to School! by Mo Willems follows the beloved Pigeon character as he faces the common childhood fear of starting school. Pigeon is filled with questions and worries about what school might be like, whether he'll make friends, or even if school is necessary at all. It's a humorous and relatable story about overcoming anxieties with a splash of Pigeon's energetic personality.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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The Pigeon HAS to Go to School!

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Mo Willems’ Pigeon is BACK in a hilarious story perfect for those about to start school or nursery.

"There is no such thing as a bad Mo Willems book” The Times

The Pigeon HAS to Go to School! is about to get SCHOOLED. Do you think he should go?

Why does the Pigeon have to go to school? He already knows everything! Well... almost everything.

And what if he doesn't like it? What if the teacher doesn’t like him? I mean, what if he learns TOO MUCH!?!

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A witty and engaging book, The Pigeon HAS to Go to School! receives praise for its humour and relatability, especially for children hesitant about starting school. Critics highlight the effectiveness of Mo Willems' lively illustrations and clever use of colour alongside a storyline that resonates with young readers. Known for generating laughter, the book is celebrated as both entertaining and reassuring for those embarking on their educational journey.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781406389012

Publisher: Walker Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 August 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Walker Books Ltd

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Mo Willems

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 6.0mm

Width: 226.0mm

Height: 226.0mm

Weight: 200g

Pages: 40

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Children's Books Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Mo Willems

About the Author

Mo Willems is 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. His books have been translated into over 25 languages, and his celebrated Elephant & Piggie early-reader series has been awarded the Theodor Seuss Geisel Medal on two occasions as well as five Honors. Other favourites include That Is Not a Good Idea! and Goldilocks and the Three Dinosaurs. 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, USA. Find him online at mowillems.com and on Twitter as @The_Pigeon.

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