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The Pigeon HAS to Go to School! — Content Guide for Parents

By Mo WillemsHyperion Books for Children2019-07-02ISBN 978136804645940 pages
The Pigeon HAS to Go to School!

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

About this book

Why does the Pigeon have to go to school? He already knows everything! And what if he doesn't like it? What if the teacher doesn't like him? What if he learns TOO MUCH!?!
Ask not for whom the school bell rings; it rings for the Pigeon!

Frequently asked questions

  • Is The Pigeon HAS to Go to School! appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    No violence is depicted in the book. The narrative centers around the Pigeon's humorous anxieties about going to school, which does not involve any physical conflict or harm. No genuinely frightening content is present. The Pigeon's worries about school are portrayed in a light-hearted manner, suitable for young readers.

  • Does The Pigeon HAS to Go to School! have violence?

    No violence is depicted in the book. The narrative centers around the Pigeon's humorous anxieties about going to school, which does not involve any physical conflict or harm.

  • Does The Pigeon HAS to Go to School! have scary content?

    No genuinely frightening content is present. The Pigeon's worries about school are portrayed in a light-hearted manner, suitable for young readers.

  • Does The Pigeon HAS to Go to School! have religious themes?

    No religious content in the book itself. The search results focus on the Pigeon's feelings about school and do not reference any religious practices or beliefs.

  • Does The Pigeon HAS to Go to School! have racial/cultural content?

    No explicit racial themes or discussions are present in the book. The narrative focuses on the Pigeon's personal anxieties rather than any racial issues.

  • Does The Pigeon HAS to Go to School! have profanity?

    No profanity is found in the book. The language used is appropriate for children, focusing on the Pigeon's humorous thoughts and feelings about school.

  • Does The Pigeon HAS to Go to School! have climate change?

    No climate themes are present in the book. The narrative centers on the Pigeon's humorous take on going to school, without addressing environmental or climate issues.

  • Does The Pigeon HAS to Go to School! have sexual identity?

    No sexual content is present in the book. The search results discuss the Pigeon's feelings about school and do not mention any sexual themes or implications.

  • Does The Pigeon HAS to Go to School! have gender roles?

    The book does not actively discuss or critique gender roles. The Pigeon is a central character, but the story does not focus on gender expectations or stereotypes.

  • Does The Pigeon HAS to Go to School! have lgbtq+ themes?

    No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present in the book. The search results primarily discuss the book's content related to school anxieties and do not mention any LGBTQ+ representation.

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