Don’t Let The Pigeon Color This Book!: A Superfun Mo Willems and You Coloring Book! is a delightful, interactive coloring book from the brilliant mind of Mo Willems, released in early 2025. It’s part of the wildly popular Pigeon series and is designed for kids ages 4–8 (though older kids and adults who love the Pigeon will enjoy it too).
What Makes This Book Special
Unlike a regular coloring book, this one is highly interactive and true to Mo Willems’ signature style — full of humor, personality, and direct address to the reader. The Pigeon himself is the star and constantly talks to you (the colorer) throughout the book.
What You’ll Find Inside:
- The Pigeon being his usual dramatic, bossy, funny self — He tries to take over the coloring book, gives you “instructions,” complains when you don’t color things the way he wants, and throws tantrums when things don’t go his way.
- Dozens of coloring pages featuring:
- The Pigeon in all his moods (excited, grumpy, sneaky, silly)
- His friends (including the Duckling and the Bus Driver)
- Classic scenes from the Pigeon books reimagined for coloring
- Blank “create your own” pages where the Pigeon tells you what to draw
- Interactive prompts such as:
- “Color this page exactly how I want it!”
- “Draw me a snack!”
- “Don’t color outside the lines… or DO!”
- Pages where the Pigeon argues with you about your color choices
- Bonus activities — Simple mazes, spot-the-difference, and “help the Pigeon” challenges mixed in with the coloring pages.
Why Kids (and Parents) Love It
- Humor — The Pigeon’s sassy, dramatic personality makes coloring feel like a conversation instead of a quiet activity.
- Engagement — Kids stay interested longer because the Pigeon is constantly reacting to what they’re doing.
- Creative freedom — It encourages kids to break rules (color outside the lines, use weird colors) while still giving them structure if they want it.
- Perfect for the target age — Simple enough for kindergarteners, funny enough for 2nd/3rd graders.
- Gift appeal — Makes a fantastic birthday, holiday, or “just because” present for any Pigeon fan.
In short, Don’t Let The Pigeon Color This Book! is exactly what you’d hope for from a Mo Willems coloring book: funny, interactive, and full of the Pigeon’s signature attitude. It turns a simple coloring activity into a hilarious back-and-forth with one of children’s literature’s most lovable (and demanding) characters.
Perfect for ages 4–8 — especially for kids who already love Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!, The Pigeon Wants a Puppy, or any of the Pigeon books.
If you’re looking for a fun, giggle-filled coloring experience that feels like the Pigeon is right there arguing with your color choices, this book is a winner. Highly recommended as an Easter basket stuffer, birthday gift, or anytime activity for little artists.