Mo Willems

When a bus driver takes a break from his route, a very unlikely volunteer springs up to take his place. When the bus driver decides to take a break from driving, a wild and wacky pigeon pleads and begs to take his place, capturing the antics of a preschooler's temper tantrum.

Piggie tells Gerald she has a surprise for him, but it is not there yet so Gerald must be patient.

"Piggie is determined to thank everyone she knows, but Gerald thinks she will forget someone important"--

Gerald the elephant discovers that there is something worse than a bird on your head - two birds on your head! Piggie will try to help her best friend.

Gerald and Piggie discover the joy of being read. But what will happen when the book ends?

"Piggie really likes slop. She likes it so much, she wants Gerald to try some! But can Gerald find the courage to do it? Or will the smell alone be too much to handle?"--

Needing to brush his teeth, a bus driver asks the reader to make sure that the pigeon goes to bed on time--but the bird has many excuses about why it should stay awake.

Pigeon experiences an emotional loop-de-loop as he anticipates his turn to ride the roller coaster.

The pigeon really, really wants a puppy, but when a puppy arrives the pigeon changes its mind.

"Gerald and Piggie are best friends. Gerald is careful. Piggie is not. Piggie cannot help smiling. Gerald can. Gerald worries so that Piggie does not have to. In Happy Pig Day! Piggie celebrates her favorite day of the year! But will Gerald the Elephant be included in the festivities?"--