Mo Willems - The Pigeon Finds a Hot Dog

Pros: *Simple Illustrations
*Simple easy to read story
*Clever
Cons: ~~~

Even in children's books, some books are very complex and some are very simple. While I enjoy reading a variety of different styles of books to my daycare children, ages 2 - 5 years old, sometimes we have the most fun with the simplest story. ...

Pros: classic character, comic timing is spot-on, simple yet charming illustrations.
Cons: The pigeon might not be a hit with everyone...he's surly.

Uh, oh! The pigeon is back! The Pigeon Finds a Hot Dog is the second of three books by Mo Willems that feature a surly, scheming, manipulative pigeon. He might sound completely unlikable, but there is something charming about the pigeon. The pigeon ...

Pros: Illustrations, story
Cons: Pigeon Rage

I am really beginning to suspect that Mo Willems is the Dr. Seuss of our generation. He may not make up fantastic creatures and words. But he does do brightly colored books with creatures in absurd situations that kids just love to read over and over ...

Pros: Fun, expressive book
Cons: None

If I were to try to describe a hot dog to a person who's never had one, "a taste sensation" would probably not be among my choice of expressions. I'd most likely reserve that description for something more worthy -- such as black licorice or horseradish ...

Pros: By Mo Willems, funny, well written, great illustrations
Cons: None

One of our favorite children’s authors is Mo Willems. His books always amuse my 4 ½ year old daughter and me. The Pigeon Finds a Hot Dog is hilarious and fun to read. This 32 page picture book is appropriate from preschool to early elementary. ...