Who doesn’t LOVE a good book themed kid craft idea?! I know I personally love them and hopefully you do too!

Not only is this Paper Plate Pigeon and Duckling 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 pigeon themed Mo Williems books to read in honor of you adorable creation!

Happy crafting my friends! Don’t forget to share pictures of your paper plate pigeon and duckling creations on our Facebook page! #gluedtomycrafts

Paper Plate Pigeon and Duckling Supplies:

* Large Paper Plate {one plate makes both crafts}
* Light Blue Tissue Paper
* Yellow Tissue Paper
* Light Blue Cardstock
* Yellow Cardstock
* White Cardstock
* Black Cardstock
* Orange Cardstock
* Kid Friendly Craft Scissors
* School Glue
* Hand-Held Office Stapler
optional – other embellishments like glitter, stickers, feathers etc

Directions:

* First cut your paper plates in half. One half will be for the pigeon, while the other is for the duckling.
* Cut your tissue paper into small squares and place into two separate piles.
* Put a good amount of glue all over the paper plate halves.
* Have children place the tissue paper on top of the glue {one paper plate blue, while the other yellow} until the plate is completely covered.
* While your child is working on that – grab the cardstock and start cutting out facial and body features for the pigeon and duckling out {refer to the book cover for an example of what to cut out}
* To finish off the paper plate pigeon and duckling craft, staple on the cardstock pieces and display proudly!!!

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

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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