Don't Let The Pigeon Drive The Bus

I discovered Mo Willems shortly after my daughter, Molly, was born just over 5 years ago. We were generously gifted a stack of "children's classics" from a family friend and included inside was Mo Willems' Don't Let The Pigeon Drive The Bus.  It's a favorite of many children at The Storybook Shoppe and all over the country. The Storybook Shoppe even carries a stuffed animal pigeon -- he's that popular! 

Like my daughter, Molly, and son, Connor, all children seem to gravitate towards the simplicity and quick wit of this picture book. And who can resist a sassy pigeon yelling: "LET ME DRIVE THE BUS!"?  Molly and Connor both love screaming it.

I found a great, interactive reading of this book online. Nothing beats sitting and reading an actual book with your children but this will give you a good idea of the overall flavor and tone of this book!

The pigeon is really determined to drive that bus, isn't he? It's a great conversation opener as the pigeon goes through a wide range of emotions and techniques to get his way in this book.  Pleading, begging, bribing, asking nicely, yelling, and more to get his way -- how he ultimately gets his way will surprise readers!

Mo Willems is an incredibly accomplished children's writer and his stories are loved and laughed at by children. His website here has a really fun and interactive computer game for children. Visit now! Below you can check out using PayPal and have this classic shipped right to your door. As a thank you for supporting our independent bookstore, take 10% OFF!

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Leonardo The Terrible Monster

If you aren't already familiar with Mo Willems, allow me to introduce to you to one of the most acclaimed children's author/illustrators of the 21st century.  Earning many Caldecott Honors and Medals, Willems started his career writing for Sesame Street, where he earned several Emmy's for his work.



But what's all the acclaim without bonafide backing from a toddler - the intended audience of Willems books? No shortage of support at The O'Regan household!  Miss Nancy at The Storybook Shoppe recommended Knuffle Bunny to us three years ago and it became a nightly favorite.

Today I'd like to share a lesser known book by Mo Willems and one of our family favorites -- Leonardo The Terrible Monster.  Leonardo is a terrible monster.  He can't scare anyone.  No matter how hard he tries, he fails because he simply isn't scary.  Even though he "researches" the most "scaredy cat kid in the whole world," nothing he does is scary.



Leonardo learns something far more important than being good at being scary. Spoiler alert! Instead of being a terrible monster, he becomes a wonderful friend to a boy who has had a terrible day (his brother's cockatoo pooped on his head! AND his stomach hurts!)



This book truly delights our family, page after page.  My daughter Molly memorized it when she was 2.5 years old.  Don't believe me? Here's one of many videos I have of Molly reading a Willems book.  She just adores his work!

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