Reading Order
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Start with The Pigeon Has Feelings, Too! and continue through all 13 books in the listed reading order.
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Start with The Pigeon Has Feelings, Too!
Book 1 by Mo Willems • Published 1994
The Pigeon has a lot of feelings, and he wants you to know about all of them. This sturdy board book invites kids to name emotions as the Pigeon cycles through dramatic reactions, from proud to sad to absolutely furious.
Complete List
Pigeon reading order
Ends with Will the Pigeon Graduate?
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Book 1:The Pigeon Has Feelings, Too!
Mo Willems • 1994
The Pigeon has a lot of feelings, and he wants you to know about all of them. This sturdy board book invites kids to name emotions as the Pigeon cycles through dramatic reactions, from proud to sad to absolutely furious.
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Book 2:Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!
Mo Willems
Use the reading order above to move through the series in the intended sequence.
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Book 3:The Pigeon Finds a Hot Dog!
Mo Willems • 2005
The Pigeon finds a delicious hot dog and cannot wait to eat it. Then a persistent duckling appears and wants a bite. What follows is a funny standoff about sharing, jealousy, and who gets the last word.
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Book 4:The Pigeon Loves Things That Go!
Mo Willems • 2005
Cars, planes, trains, the Pigeon loves anything that moves. This board book races through favorite ways to go, with big reactions on every page. It’s a quick read for little vehicle fans who like loud opinions.
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Book 5:Don't Let the Pigeon Stay Up Late!
Mo Willems • 2006
It’s bedtime, and the Pigeon has a long list of reasons he should stay up late. He bargains, pleads, and tries every trick he can think of. A laugh-out-loud book that turns bedtime battles into a conversation with the...
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Book 6:Pigeon Wants a Puppy!
Mo Willems • 2008
The Pigeon wants a puppy, and he wants one right now. He imagines all the fun and makes his case with maximum drama. When he finally meets a real puppy, the Pigeon discovers that getting what you want can be… complica...
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Book 7:The Duckling Gets a Cookie!?
Mo Willems • 2012
A polite duckling gets a cookie, and the Pigeon is outraged. He compares, complains, and tries to make his own case, loudly. A hilarious story about jealousy, manners, and learning to handle someone else getting the s...
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Book 8:Don't Let the Pigeon Finish This Activity Book!
Mo Willems • 2012
The Pigeon tries to hijack an activity book, turning every page into a new argument and a new challenge. Packed with doodles, prompts, and puzzles, it’s part craft book and part comedy, with the reader always in charge.
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Book 9:The Pigeon Needs a Bath!
Mo Willems • 2014
The Pigeon insists he does not need a bath, even when he’s visibly filthy. He bargains, complains, and tries every excuse. It becomes a hilarious standoff about stubbornness, hygiene, and finally giving in.
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Book 10:The Pigeon HAS to Go to School!
Mo Willems • 2019
The Pigeon is finally going to school, and he has a lot to say about it. He insists he already knows everything, then worries about all the unknowns. A funny, familiar story about first-day nerves and trying anyway.
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Book 11:The Pigeon Will Ride the Roller Coaster
Mo Willems • 2022
The Pigeon is about to ride a roller coaster for the first time, and his emotions go on their own loop-de-loop. He hypes himself up, panics, changes his mind, and tries again. A funny story about bravery and nerves.
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Book 12:Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Sleigh!
Mo Willems • 2023
It’s the holidays, and the Pigeon has one big dream: to drive Santa’s sleigh. He pleads and negotiates with the reader the whole way. A seasonal Pigeon story about impatience, excitement, and wanting control.
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Book 13:Will the Pigeon Graduate?
Mo Willems • 2025
The Pigeon is facing graduation, and he has a lot of mixed feelings about what comes next. He tries to delay the moment, argue with the rules, and talk you into taking his side. A funny, surprisingly tender milestone...
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Pigeon FAQ
What is the best order to read the Pigeon series?
The recommended reading order is the numbered order shown on this page, starting with The Pigeon Has Feelings, Too!.
How many books are in the Pigeon series?
There are 13 books currently listed in the Pigeon series on GurusReads.
Where should I start with the Pigeon series?
New readers should start with The Pigeon Has Feelings, Too!, the first book in the reading order.
Is the Pigeon series complete?
Based on the publication years we have, the series appears possibly ongoing and spans releases from 1994 to 2025.