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Age Range
3 - 5
Genre
picture book
Copyright Year
2025-03-04
Page Count
40
Publisher
Union Square Kids
Grade Level
Pre-K - 2nd
ISBN
9781454960430
Themes
event | graduation

Will the Pigeon Graduate?

Written and Illustrated by Mo Willems

The Pigeon had better graduate! He did the work! He paid attention to the little details! He overcame some BIG obstacles! The Pigeon’s got this . . . Or does he?

Do YOU think The Pigeon will graduate?

Grab your caps, don your gowns, and raise your hands for The Pigeon’s biggest adventure yet in this uplifting, hilarious, and inspirational graduation picture book from three-time Caldecott honoree Mo Willems. It’s a PhD* in fun! 

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Age Range
3 - 5
Genre
picture book
Copyright Year
2025-03-04
Page Count
40
Publisher
Union Square Kids
Grade Level
Pre-K - 2nd
ISBN
9781454960430
Themes
event | graduation
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