M
Mo Willems
Mo Willems (born February 11, 1968) is an American children's books illustrator and writer.
The Pigeon Needs a Bath!
Synopsis
The Pigeon is filthy, and everyone can tell — except the Pigeon, who insists clean and dirty are "just a matter of opinion." Mo Willems' irrepressible bird argues, stalls, and negotiates his way toward the bathtub, only to discover, once the water's the right temperature, that he never wants to get out.
Genres
Frequently asked questions
Do readers need to have read previous Pigeon books to understand this story?
This book functions perfectly as a standalone story, and readers do not need any familiarity with the earlier books in the series to enjoy it [1.1.3]. The interactive format and the Pigeon's humorous resistance to taking a bath are completely self-contained.
Has this book won any notable awards?
This specific title won the Goodreads Choice Award for Best Picture Book in 2014.
How does the book encourage reader interaction?
The story relies on a fourth-wall-breaking style where the Pigeon speaks directly to the reader, prompting children to actively argue back and convince him to get into the tub.