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Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Sleigh! — Content Guide for Parents

By Mo WillemsUnion Square Kids2023ISBN 978145495277040 pages
Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Sleigh!

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Contains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.

About this book

From #1 New York Times bestselling, award-winning author and illustrator Mo Willems comes a new holiday classic.



It's the most wonderful time of the year--for driving a sleigh! 'Tis also the season--for driving a sleigh! Oh, and joy to the--driving a sleigh! The Pigeon has made a list and checked it once. Can his holiday dream come true? Or will The Pigeon be left out in the cold?



You'll share some HO-HO-HOs and HA-HA-HAs finding out in three-time Caldecott Honoree Mo Willems' ninth Pigeon book, Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Sleigh!

Frequently asked questions

  • Is Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Sleigh! appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    There is no actual physical violence in the book. The Pigeon expresses a range of emotions such as frustration and confidence, but these do not manifest as violence. No genuinely frightening content is present. The Pigeon experiences various emotions, but these do not lead to any scary situations.

  • Does Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Sleigh! have violence?

    There is no actual physical violence in the book. The Pigeon expresses a range of emotions such as frustration and confidence, but these do not manifest as violence.

  • Does Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Sleigh! have scary content?

    No genuinely frightening content is present. The Pigeon experiences various emotions, but these do not lead to any scary situations.

  • Does Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Sleigh! have religious themes?

    No religious content in the book itself. The narrative focuses on the Pigeon wanting to drive a sleigh during the holiday season without any mention of religious practices or beliefs.

  • Does Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Sleigh! have racial/cultural content?

    There are no explicit racial themes in the book. The story centers on the Pigeon and does not address race as a central theme or plot point.

  • Does Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Sleigh! have profanity?

    No profanity is found in the book. The language used is appropriate for children and aligns with the humorous tone of the story.

  • Does Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Sleigh! have climate change?

    No climate themes are present in the book. The narrative focuses on holiday fun and the Pigeon's desire to drive a sleigh.

  • Does Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Sleigh! have sexual identity?

    No sexual content is present in the book. The narrative is focused on the humorous antics of the Pigeon during the holiday season.

  • Does Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Sleigh! have gender roles?

    The book does not actively discuss or critique gender roles. The Pigeon is portrayed in a humorous light without any specific gender role implications.

  • Does Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Sleigh! have lgbtq+ themes?

    No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present in the book. The search results do not provide any information indicating that the book includes LGBTQ+ content.

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