PICTURE BOOK REVIEW : It's My Bird-Day! words and pictures by Mo Willems (Available 3/31/2026)
ABOUT THE BOOK
From #1 New York Times bestselling, award-winning author and illustrator Mo Willems, comes the highly anticipated annual event, The Pigeon’s BIRD-DAY!
The Pigeon has the hat. And the hot dog cake! He is ready for the presents! But ... do YOU think The Pigeon can handle his BIG bird-day surprise!?!
The Pigeon has the hat. And the hot dog cake! He is ready for the presents! But ... do YOU think The Pigeon can handle his BIG bird-day surprise!?!
REVIEW
As always, it's delightful to read another Pigeon book. It's time for Pigeon to celebrate his bird-day (birthday), and he intends to do it right. He even celebrates in the copyright information telling readers "published with gleeful anticipation and exceptionally unrealistic expectations". Pigeon's excitement for his bird-day is palpable, he's even prepared to showcase his fancy feathers for the occasion. When he discovers someone has eaten part of his bird-day hot dog with candle, he's upset, especially when he finds out that it was the duckling who has the same bird-day. After throwing a tantrum, five eggs hatch and now he shares his bird-day with five more birds. Pigeon leaves to spend some time meditating on why he is so upset. He receives some acknowledgement from the reader which softens his attitude enough that he is prepared to celebrate properly. Whether Pigeon's enlightened moment lasts is debatable but at least for a few pages, Pigeon enjoys celebrating others as well as himself. Another winning book by a master of children's literature. Children will relate to the Pigeon's difficulty sharing his special day and hopefully appreciate his change of attitude. As in the other Pigeon books, there is much for children to enjoy and a great book for reading aloud one-on-one or in a group. A delightful story that highlights special days and the need everyone has to be remembered. Highly recommended.
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