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The Pigeon Needs a Bath! (Pigeon, 9) Hardcover – Picture Book, January 1, 2014

by Mo Willems (Author, Illustrator)

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The Pigeon really needs a bath! Except, the Pigeon's not so sure about that. Besides, he took a bath last month! Maybe. It's going to take some serious convincing to try and get the Pigeon to take the plunge.

Reading age

3 - 5 years
Print length

40 pages
Language

English
Grade level

Preschool - Kindergarten
Lexile measure

AD350L
Dimensions

9.25 x 0.35 x 9.25 inches
Publisher

Hyperion Books for Children
Publication date

January 1, 2014
ISBN-10

1423190874
ISBN-13

978-1423190875
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K-Gr 2—Persuasive Pigeon is back. He doesn't feel that he really needs a bath—after all, it's a "matter of opinion." "Clean" and "dirty" are "just words, right?" With a polished technique that logically approaches the problem, Pigeon speaks with a child's voice as he rationalizes his decision while forcefully questioning those who might even suggest that his personal hygiene and the flies buzzing around are not just "coincidental." The water might be "too hot…not deep enough…too cold…or too wet," but it only takes a mere 30 tiny frames and a dramatic large-font spread before Pigeon grandly displays the myriad possibilities for a happy bird in the bath. Willems's dirt-smudged pigeon is at once clever, garrulous, energetic, and just slightly excitable. Through simple flat-line illustrations, this bird's expressions and attitude are easy to discern. Pigeon fans will not want to miss this book, a "must add" to all libraries, for any reader appreciating the perfect art of persuasion.—Mary Elam, Learning Media Services, Plano ISD, TX

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Everyone’s favorite contentious misanthrope is back with a grubby vengeance. Our story begins as a hirsute human in bathrobe and shower cap implores our help: the pigeon needs a bath. The pigeon disagrees and begins his familiar pattern of resisting, stalling, and excusing, but even the flies that surround him can’t bear the filth. Eventually, he is forced to submit, and, after 28 little panels (and one medium-size one) in which he fusses over the tub and its myriad inadequacies, he relents and takes the plunge. And—surprise, surprise—he likes it. “TEN HOURS LATER,” the pigeon is a convert to baths. The details fans have come to expect are all present, from the simple, expressive drawings on blank grounds (though the customary pastel backdrops have been replaced by a variety of muddy browns and greys) to the before-and-after endpapers, complete with a rubber-ducky Easter egg. Pigeon’s many followers will be plenty happy with this latest offering, while parents of reluctant bathers will welcome its surreptitious endorsement. Preschool-Kindergarten. --Thom Barthelmess

Product details

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Hyperion Books for Children; Illustrated edition (January 1, 2014)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 40 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1423190874
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1423190875
Reading age ‏ : ‎ 3 - 5 years
Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ AD350L
Grade level ‏ : ‎ Preschool - Kindergarten
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 13.8 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 9.25 x 0.35 x 9.25 inches

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Maureen

The Pigeon Needs a Bath was a big hit at my house!

Reviewed in the United States on April 1, 2014

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Today was an exciting day for my girls. We pre-ordered The Pigeon Needs a Bath, and today, our copy finally arrived! My twins are almost 5, and my oldest girl is almost 7. They are big fans of Mo Willems, and they absolutely loved this new book. The Pigeon has visible stink waves emanating from his body, yet he insists that he doesn't need a bath. He turns the situation around, and asks the reader, "When was the last time YOU had a bath?" You would think that the situation would be resolved with the Pigeon approaching the bathtub, but he has more complaints. Willems really outdoes himself with 29 panels spread across two pages. The Pigeon has a litany of complaints: the bath is too hot, it's too cold, there are too many toys, there aren't enough toys. The suspense builds, as the reader wonders if the Pigeon will ever make it into the bathtub!

Willems might have a simple style of drawing, but he certainly gives that Pigeon a full range of emotions and body language.

My girls giggled and laughed through the entire book, and they have also enjoyed looking through it on their own. I appreciate the sophisticated vocabulary- what better way to teach phrases like "purely coincidental" and "a matter of opinion" than a sassy cartoon Pigeon?

This was a big hit at my house!

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Gradgirl

A fan is born

Reviewed in the United States on May 22, 2019

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If you are a parent of a young child, you know you will be reading the same thing over and over again. In different voices. Why not read something kinda fun? My daughter loves The Pigeon, even if he's a bit of a jerk. We all know someone like him; we are him. But my kid loves these books. She's nearly 2 so she's not the best judge of character but the pigeon books always makes her giggle and that is the sweetest sound any parent can hear. Now let's do one where The Pigeon brushes his (non-existent) teeth

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Dangs

Another hit from Mo Willems

Reviewed in the United States on April 30, 2014

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This is certainly the one and only time I've ever placed a pre-order on a children's book, and it was well worth it. Ever since my wife and I came across the "Pigeon" series by Mo Willems, and bought the first one for our son, all three of us have been crazy about his books ever since. My son owns and loves all of them, including the pigeon activity book.

The Pigeon Needs a Bath is another great hit in the series, and honestly I feel is the best book yet in the series. The story is humorous; my son especially loves the very impressively thorough page where the Pigeon is coming up with his excuses as to why the water in the bath is too hot, too cold, and the many other reasons he justifies not wanting to get in. The story was humorous for both adults and children alike. It's longer than some of the other pigeon books, but still short enough that it can frequently be read and reread in a reasonable amount of time. And like the other Mo Willems books, on top of being great and wacky stories about the adventures and misadventures of the pigeons, the artwork is phenomenal and humorous as well. The artwork is simple yet very expressive. It's easy on the eyes, and I have a feeling that both the comical stories and artwork in these books will make them fairly timeless. Our son is still young, but I can already imagine myself taking these books back out to one day read them to my grandkids and I don't feel as if they will seem aged or out of date.

Overall, whether you are completely new to the pigeon series, or a long time reader, The Pigeon Needs a Bath is an outstanding addition to the Mo Willems collection and a book that I can imagine almost any child being excited to read and laugh about over and over again. Bonus points too, it even seemed to make my kid more excited about bath time as well!

Thank you Mo Willems, and please keep the Pigeon series coming!

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McPotter

Perfect for 4 Year Olds

Reviewed in the United States on April 29, 2016

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I picked this book up based on all the positive reviews. At the time my son was 2 and he thought the book was okay, but it was never one of his preferred books. But now that he is almost 4, he requests this book and Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! ]] every night. He loves to tell the pigeon "Take a Bath!" on every page. And he goes around quoting "Too hot! Too cold! Too many toys!" all the time. There is just something about getting to tell someone else what to do when he's usually on the receiving end of it that really tickles him. His renewed interest in these books seems to have coincided with a huge increase in pretend play, so if your little one doesn't show much interest, don't give up - they may just need to be a little older.

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AuntieRoo

The smile on the kid's face was lighting up the whole house!

Reviewed in the United States on February 5, 2018

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Gift for my great nephew, who has learned to read and loves these pigeon books. I cannot tell you how my heart swelled up when he pulled it out of the gift bag and his face was all excitement and joy at having a Mo Willems pigeon book! He was literally jumping up & down. He liked this better than the money I stuck in with the book lol..... I'll be getting him more of these pigeon stories!

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justthe2ofus

Very Cute Book

Reviewed in the United States on December 29, 2020

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This is a very cute book for children 1 to 4 years old. It's a hard cover quality construction book. The bath topic is something young children can identify with and the funny story about the pigeon really connects with young ones. Will buy additional books in the pigeon series in the future.

Reviewed in the United States on December 22, 2017

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I cannot say enough good things about this book or Mo Williams. The Pigeon series are HYSTERICAL. My 4 year old loves the books, and my husband and I love reading them too her. The writing keeps the adult entertained and the pictures keep the small ones entertained. I really hope he continues to write this series. Parents with toddlers can definitely relate to this book.

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SweetLife

Popular with the 4 to 6 year-old set!

Reviewed in the United States on April 13, 2018

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My 5 year-old cannot stop laughing when reading this book. The pigeon is very dirty, and finds all kinds of excuses why she cannot take a bath, until she finally does, and then she loves it so much, she does not want to come out of the tub. Sound familiar? This style of books is good for beginning readers. As a parent, I like the Elephant and Piggie series better than the pigeon, perhaps because the former is more whimsical?

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Treehugger

Funny and engaging book about stroppy Pigeon

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 15, 2016

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Don't be put off by my 3 star review, I generally prefer real classics with beautiful illustrations, but this is so quirky and amusing that i decided to go with it. The Pigeon is a funny character who comes out with every excuse in the book to avoid bathtime, just like a child. My 6 year old nanny-child really enjoyed it especially being able to read it himself! It's so funny at the end when the Pigeon realises he loves his bath once he's in and won't get out. The only thing missing is an extra last page where the mum tries to get him out of the bath and he refuses. That would have rounded off the story better, as it is we leave Pigeon just as he's about to refuse to ever get out....but that's left to the imagination.

Crafty Sam

Children will love this

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 6, 2020

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Fantastic book

Mark Kay

Good book for 4 year olds and above

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 12, 2020

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Such a funny book my 4year old daughter loves it. Especially calling out too hot too cold. Really nice illustrations in different styles to keep the young reader interested

Irena Herynkova

A lovely book

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 10, 2017

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My kids (2years, 4 years and 5) love it. Simple. Lovely pictures.

Elle

Very funny

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 23, 2016

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Hilarious! Good for getting children reading as very little text on each page but manages to be very funny and not 'dumbed down' at all.

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