The Pigeon Needs a Bath!

    The Pigeon Needs a Bath!

    by Mo Willems

    Ages 2-62014
    Picture Book

    In this humorous picture book, the beloved Pigeon is back and desperately trying to avoid taking a bath. The Pigeon uses every excuse in the book to get out of getting clean, from claiming he's already clean to insisting he doesn't need one. Through the Pigeon's hilarious protests and negotiations with readers, children learn about hygiene and self-care in an entertaining way. The story promotes themes of responsibility and routine while maintaining the series' signature interactive storytelling style.

    2014Published
    Genres: Picture Books, Humor, Activity & Interactive

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    Family, Friendship & Community
    Minimal
    Fantasy or Symbolic Storytelling
    Minimal
    Social or Historical Topics
    Minimal
    Diversity & Cultural Representation
    None
    Gender Identity Topics
    None
    Romantic or Mature Themes
    None
    Sexual Orientation Topics
    None

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