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Will the Pigeon Graduate? — Content Guide for Parents

By Mo WillemsUnion Square Publishing2025ISBN 978145496043040 pages
Will the Pigeon Graduate?

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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 this class-ic graduation book.



The Pigeon had better graduate! He did the work! He paid attention to the little details! He overcame some BIG obstacles! The Pigeon's got this . . . Or does he?



Do YOU think The Pigeon will graduate?



Grab your caps, don your gowns, and raise your hands for The Pigeon's biggest adventure yet in this uplifting, hilarious, and inspirational graduation picture book from three-time Caldecott honoree Mo Willems. It's a PhD* in fun!



(*Pigeon-y hilarious Diatribe)

Frequently asked questions

  • Is Will the Pigeon Graduate? appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    No violence detected in the book. The narrative focuses on the Pigeon's humorous anxieties about graduation and overcoming obstacles, which are age-appropriate and non-violent. No genuinely frightening content. The Pigeon's anxiety about graduation is presented in a humorous and light-hearted manner, appropriate for young readers.

  • Does Will the Pigeon Graduate? have violence?

    No violence detected in the book. The narrative focuses on the Pigeon's humorous anxieties about graduation and overcoming obstacles, which are age-appropriate and non-violent.

  • Does Will the Pigeon Graduate? have scary content?

    No genuinely frightening content. The Pigeon's anxiety about graduation is presented in a humorous and light-hearted manner, appropriate for young readers.

  • Does Will the Pigeon Graduate? have religious themes?

    No religious content in the book itself. The search results reference graduation themes and rituals but do not indicate any specific religious practices or beliefs.

  • Does Will the Pigeon Graduate? have racial/cultural content?

    No explicit racial themes or discussions in the book. The narrative centers on the Pigeon's graduation experience without addressing race as a central theme.

  • Does Will the Pigeon Graduate? have profanity?

    No profanity present in the book. The language used is suitable for young children, focusing on humor and relatable experiences.

  • Does Will the Pigeon Graduate? have climate change?

    No climate themes present in the book. The narrative is centered around graduation and personal growth, without any reference to environmental issues.

  • Does Will the Pigeon Graduate? have sexual identity?

    No sexual content in the book. The search results discuss the Pigeon's feelings about graduation and the humor in the story, but there are no references to sexual themes.

  • Does Will the Pigeon Graduate? have gender roles?

    The book does not actively discuss or critique gender roles. The focus is on the Pigeon's personal journey and feelings regarding graduation, without specific gender dynamics.

  • Does Will the Pigeon Graduate? have lgbtq+ themes?

    No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present in the book. The search results focus on the book's themes of graduation and self-doubt, without any mention of LGBTQ+ representation.

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