Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!

Tonight's awesome book is "Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!" By Mo Willems.

Reasons it's awesome:

1. The main character (the Pigeon) is hilarious. He's basically a four-year-old - but in bird form.

2. The premise is simple, yet ingenious. The reader is assigned the task of keeping the Pigeon from driving the bus driver's bus. The Pigeon proceeds to wheedle and whine, throw tantrums and bargain with the reader. All the while, the reader has to simply say 'No' to the Pigeon. And we all know how much kids love saying no!

3. The art is perfect for the book: expressive and simple. With a limited color palette and basic, almost child-like drawings, it feels just right.

4. It's funny for adults, too. I laughed aloud when I first came upon the two-page spread of the Pigeon losing his mind and having a fit. Brilliant!

5. It's got good re-read value. I love this book - it doesn't become less funny the more you read it. That's the true earmark of a great story.

Who's it for? Kids, ages 2-6. Or Pigeons, any age.

Any downsides? Nope. Pigeon is one of my favorites. I even have a plush version that yells "LET ME DRIVE THE BUS!" when you squeeze it.

Overall, out of ten bookmarks, I rate this one a solid nine. Pick it up and read it with your little one today!