The Pigeon HAS to Go to School!

Name: The Pigeon HAS to Go to School!
Author: Mo Willems

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Editor's Note

Pigeon has a lot of questions about school. What if he does not know the answers? What if he does not like it? What if there are too many people? And perhaps most importantly — why does he have to go at all? In The Pigeon HAS to Go to School!, Mo Willems gives a wonderfully funny voice to the worries that can appear when children face something new. Pigeon's objections begin as dramatic excuses, but underneath them are genuine questions about uncertainty, belonging and whether he will be able to manage. As Pigeon begins to imagine what school might actually offer — things to discover, people to meet and a place to learn — anxiety gradually makes room for curiosity. It is a reassuring story without pretending that new experiences cannot feel intimidating.

Why We Selected This Book

Because starting school is a big transition, even when everyone around you says it will be exciting. We selected The Pigeon HAS to Go to School! because it gives children permission to voice the worries that often accompany a new beginning. Instead of dismissing Pigeon's fears, the story allows him to work through them until he begins to see school differently. That makes it particularly lovely for children approaching their first day of school, returning after a long break or adjusting to a new classroom. It opens the door to conversations about nervousness, confidence and all the things that can become possible when we are brave enough to try.

Who Will Enjoy This Book

Children preparing to start school, preschool or a new classroom.
Young readers who feel nervous about unfamiliar places, new people or changes in routine.
Families looking for a warm and funny way to talk about first-day worries, confidence and what children can expect from school.
Teachers and parents looking for a read-aloud story to help make conversations about school feel less intimidating.
Fans of Mo Willems, Pigeon and the wider Pigeon series.