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The Pigeon WON'T Say ABC!

By Mo Willems Workshop and Mo Willems
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From Mo Willems Workshop, the team behind the #1 bestselling Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!, comes this hilarious and engaging alphabet early-learning concept board book with touch-and-trace features throughout.The Pigeon won't say the ABCs! He has at least 26 reasons and excuses why not!... Read More
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An alphabet adventure you WON’T want to miss, from Mo Willems Workshop!

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From Mo Willems Workshop, the team behind the #1 bestselling Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!, comes this hilarious and engaging alphabet early-learning concept board book with touch-and-trace features throughout.

The Pigeon won't say the ABCs! He has at least 26 reasons and excuses why not! From absolutely no way to zero chance!

The Pigeon WON'T Say the ABCs! is part of a collection of original board books featuring the beloved character: The Pigeon.

Ideal for babies, toddlers, and fans of the picture book series.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781454999652

Publisher: Union Square & Co.

Format: Board book

Date Published: 19 March 2026

Country: United States

Imprint: Union Square Kids

Illustration: all in colour

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 14.0mm

Width: 178.0mm

Height: 178.0mm

Weight: 280g

Pages: 24

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About the Author

Mo Willems Workshop is an exciting publishing program featuring fresh content based on Mo Willems' characters and brands, including Elephant & Piggie and The Pigeon, to inspire creativity and spark serious silliness. Mo Willems Workshop is a part of Hidden Pigeon Company, the multiplatform kids and family content company founded by Mo Willems, Stampede Ventures, and RedBird Capital Partners. Mo Willems is a number-one New York Times bestselling author and illustrator. He has been awarded three Caldecott Honors and one Eisner Award for his picture books, and two Theodor Seuss Geisel Medals and five Geisel Honors for his celebrated ELEPHANT & PIGGIE early readers.

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