This Paper Plate Pigeon Kid Craft is not only super fun, simple and inexpensive BUT it also goes along perfectly with the Pigeon Presents series {our personal fav being – The Duckling Gets A Cookie!?}

Award-winning writer and illustrator Mo Willems has created one of the funniest, whiniest, most persistent characters ever-a demanding city pigeon! Before stepping out for a moment, the bus driver of the award-winning Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! makes one simple request of readers: “Don’t let the pigeon drive the bus.” That wouldn’t seem to be a big problem-until Pigeon starts wheedling and pleading! Whether he’s begging for a puppy or trying to stay up late, this funny bird acts exactly the way children do when they’re trying to get their way, and both kids and adults will recognize his behavior. At the same time, Willems puts readers in control, giving them a taste of what it’s like to be the voice of reason. Readers will delight in telling the pigeon what to do-and perhaps recognize a bit of themselves in his over-the-top antics. What could be more fun? Includes Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!, The Pigeon Finds a Hot Dog!, Don’t Let the Pigeon Stay Up Late!, and The Pigeon Wants a Puppy!

So what are you waiting for? Let’s grab our craft supplies, follow the step by step tutorial below and get to work. Don’t forget to raid your local library so you have some books to read in honor of you adorable creation! Happy crafting my friends!

Supplies:

* One Large Teal Cupcake Liner
* One Small Yellow Cupcake Liner
* Cardstock {we used yellow, black, orange, teal and white}
* Glue Stick
optional – glitter, rhinestones, etc. to give it that personalized look!

Directions:

* First take your cupcake liners and flatten them out.
* Next have children fold them in half to create the bodies and glue down {in various spots} onto a single sheet of cardstock. This step may take some extra effort but it’s super easy for kids to do.
* Once the cupcake liners are down, grab your cardstock and scissors. Using the cover a book as a guideline – cut out features to give the pigeon & duckling life!
* To finish off – glue those cardstock pieces in place. Then add other embellishments you see fit and display proudly!

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If you are looking for even MORE easy kid craft ideas that go along with children’s books, be sure to check out these fun posts:

Paper Plate Spaghetti {Kid Craft}
Paper Plate Muffin {Kid Craft}
Paper Plate Taco {Kid Craft}
Paper Plate Cookie {Kid Craft}
Dr Seuss Inspired Leopard {Kid Craft}
Paper Plate Pancake {Kid Craft}
Happy Birthday Mouse! {Kid Craft}
Paper Plate Paddington {Kid Craft}
Paper Plate Little Miss Star {Kid Craft}

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