Mo Willems is the author and illustrator of my current favorite children's series of books- the pigeon books. Brae and I read one of the pigeon books almost every night. His current favorite, and newest addition to our growing collection: The Pigeon Finds a Hot Dog, has been on repeat for the past several weeks. This would normally bug me, as I like to vary the books we read before bed, but because these books are short and funny, I gladly welcome them into our nighttime routine.
Willems is a former writer for Sesame Street as well a comedian. His humor is wonderfully appropriate for those who have yet to master wiping their own butt as well as those who are skilled in it. In other words, you don't have to be a kid to appreciate the pigeon's witty dialogue and humorous illustrations.
Also, these stories have a charming interactive element. The pigeon speaks directly to the reader, trying to convince them to allow him to do something he should not. Of course, the correct answer to most of the pigeon's questions is "No", something I'm sure most kids would say when asked a question such as, "Hey, can I drive the bus?"
Only my son would shrug at this question, smile and reply, "Sure. Why not? Could be fun."
Uh oh.
Someones getting home schooled.
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