Book Review: Be the Bus - The Lost & Profound Wisdom of the Pigeon by Mo Willems

Be the Bus: The Lost & Profound Wisdom of the Pigeon
by Mo Willems (817 Wil)

A humorous adult book of aphorisms and comments from The Pigeon of the children’s picture book series Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus by Mo Willems. No surprise, he’s either the victim or the hero in these sayings as the pigeon just cannot understand why he’s not allowed to drive the bus:

 

A sample of his comments:

‘Genius is seldom recognized. THAT is why I wear a name tag.’
‘Dropped food is gravity’s way of sharing.’

 

And a sample of his other planned books:
‘You’re Okay, I’m Awesome’
‘Speed: An Analysis of Cinema’s Greatest Achievement’

 

A quick, funny read that is satisfying. Be sure to read the introduction by The (long-suffering) Bus Driver.

 

If you’re unfamiliar with The Pigeon and curious about the books, be sure to read Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus, Don’t Let the Pigeon Stay Up Late, and Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Sleigh.

 

(If you enjoy this, you may also wish to try Revenge of the Librarians by Tom Gauld, or Death Wins a Goldfish: Reflections from a Grim Reaper’s Yearlong Sabbatical by Brian Rea.)

 

( official Be the Bus page on the official Mo Willems web site )

 

Recommended by Charlotte M.
Bennett Martin Public Library — Public Service

 

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