Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!
by Mo Willems • Part of the The Pigeon Series • Related Edition: Spanish-Language
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- Grade
- PK-5
- Genre
- Humor
- Picture Book
Year Published 2003
Word Count 161
- Text Complexity
- Lexile Level: 280L
- ATOS Reading Level: 0.9
- AR Quiz Numbers
- Quiz 72788, 0.5 AR Points
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- Curricular Area
- Art
- English Language Arts
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- Be Well 365 Social Emotional Learning
Our Original Resources 4
Audio Name Pronunciation with Mo Willems
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Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Book Guides, Activities & Lessons 9
Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Lesson Plan from Teaching Children Philosophy
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Series Drawing Activity from Mo Willem's Pigeon
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Teacher's Guide from Disney-Hyperion
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Unit Plan from Jennifer McLain
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10th Anniversary Party Activity Kit from Mo Willem's Pigeon
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Lesson Plan from Weston Woods
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Lesson Plan from Reading to Kids
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Lesson Plan from Mo Willem's Pigeon
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Book Readings 3

Video Book Reading in Mandarin
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Audiobook Excerpt narrated by Mo Willems
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Video Book Reading narrated by Mo Willems and Jon Scieszka
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Book Trailers 1
Video Book Trailer from SLJ Trailee Nominees
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Book & Adaptation Websites 2
Awards & Distinctions 6

Indies Choice Book Awards, 2009-2019
Picture Book Hall of Fame Selection, 2009

Randolph Caldecott Medal, 1938-2023
Honor, 2004

Charlotte Zolotow Award, 1998-2023
Commended, 2004

ALSC Notable Children's Books, 1995-2023
Commended, 2004

Notable Children’s Books in the Language Arts Award, 1997-2023
Selection, 2004

CCBC Choices
Selection, 2004
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