Pigeon Needs a Bath!
Pigeon Series
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What’s inside...
The Pigeon really needs a bath! But it's a matter of convincing him that baths aren't so bad. In his usual entertaining and humorous way, Mo Willems tells the story of the Pigeon's struggle with cleanliness. Albo illustrato
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
2-6
Length
12 pages
Text complexity
Character compass
Pigeon
Discussion points
Why do you think the Pigeon doesn't want to take a bath?
How do you feel when you need to take a bath but don't want to?
What might be some reasons that baths are important?
Can you think of a time when you didn’t want to do something but ended up enjoying it?
How can we help someone feel better about doing something they don’t want to do?
Tip: Role play these questions
Use expressive voices for the Pigeon and other characters to make the reading more lively and engaging.
Relate personal stories about hygiene and baths to help your child connect with the story.
Ask your child to guess what might happen next in the story to encourage active participation.
Discuss the importance of personal hygiene in a fun and light-hearted way after reading the book.
Praise your child for thoughtful responses and questions during the discussion to encourage their continued interest and engagement.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Importance of Personal Hygiene
Explanation: The story showcases Pigeon's journey to realizing the need for a bath despite initial resistance.
Real-World Application: Children can learn the value of maintaining personal cleanliness as a part of their daily routine.
Example Lesson: Persuasion and Communication
Explanation: Through interactions between the characters, children see effective communication methods and how to persuade someone gently and humorously.
Real-World Application: This can help children understand the importance of how to communicate their needs and persuade others in a polite way.
Example Lesson: Accepting Change
Explanation: Pigeon goes through a process of resisting before finally accepting to take a bath, illustrating the emotional journey towards accepting change.
Real-World Application: It can help children learn to adapt to new experiences or changes in their life, even if they are initially uncomfortable.