| Author: | Mo Willems |
| Isbn: | 978-1-4549-4686-1 |
| The Pigeon Will Ride the Roller Coaster! | |
| Language: | English |
| Country: | United States |
| Genre: | Children's Book |
| Published: | September 6, 2022 |
| Publisher: | Union Square Kids |
| Preceded By: | The Pigeon HAS to Go to School! |
| Followed By: | Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Sleigh! |
| Cover Artist: | Willems |
| Pages: | 40 |
The Pigeon Will Ride the Roller Coaster! is a 2022 children's book written and illustrated by Mo Willems. It is about a pigeon who experiences a loop-de-loop of emotions before his first roller coaster ride.[1]
The Pigeon Will Ride the Roller Coaster! is a New York Times and IndieBound bestseller.
The book received a starred review from Booklist, who highlighted the book's illustrations: "Willems’ spare illustrations put the spotlight right where it belongs, on Pigeon’s incredibly expressive body language, flapping and flopping through the comic panels."[2] Kirkus Reviews wrote, "Roller-coaster enthusiasts or not, children will eagerly join our intrepid hero on this entertaining ride."[3] Further, they noted, "Willems’ trademark droll illustrations will have readers giggling."
The book was nominated for the 2023 Eisner Award for Best Publication for Early Readers.[4]
In 2022, Weston Woods Studios released an animated short based on The Pigeon Will Ride the Roller Coaster! narrated by Willems and directed by Pete List.[5]