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Be the Bus: The Lost & Profound Wisdom of the Pigeon

Mo Willems

The New York Times Best Seller
2023 The New York Times Best Seller
#1 New York Times bestselling author and illustrator Mo Willems shares wit and wisdom from The Pigeon in this one-of-a-kind humor book for adults.

Discover important tips, thoughts, opinions, quotes, complaints, and basic philosophical misunderstandings in this profound collection of Pigeon-isms. This 80-page, gift-sized collector's title features all-new original art along with big (and little) Pigeon-y tidbits to ponder, such as:

Let me be the first to say that everything has already been said.
Surprises happen when you least expect them.

If I could change just ONE thing about myself, I'd be perfect.

A must-have book for grown-up Pigeon fans!

Book Details

  • Publisher: Union Square & Co.
  • Publish Date: Apr 4th, 2023
  • Pages: 80
  • Language: English
  • Dimensions: 6.10in - 6.10in - 0.70in - 0.55lb
  • EAN: 9781454948193
  • Categories: Form - Anecdotes, Epigrams & QuotationsForm - Puns & WordplayTopic - Animals

About the Author

Mo Willems is a number one New York Times bestselling author and illustrator. He has been awarded three Caldecott Honors and an Eisner Award for his picture books, and two Theodor Seuss Geisel Medals and five Geisel Honors for his celebrated ELEPHANT & PIGGIE early readers. His debut picture book, Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! was inducted into the Picture Book Hall of Fame. Mo began his career as a writer and animator on Sesame Street, where he garnered six Emmy Awards. Mo is the cofounder of Hidden Pigeon Company, established in 2023 to extend the reach of Mo Willems characters and stories across multiple platforms.