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Don't Let The Pigeon Drive The Bus!

This reader's theater script adaption is based on the book "Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!" by Mo Willems. It depicts two pigeons trying to convince each other to drive the bus while the bus driver is away, despite being told not to let the pigeons drive the bus. The pigeons make various pleas and arguments for being allowed to drive, but are unsuccessful as the bus driver returns before they are able to take control of the bus.
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Don't Let The Pigeon Drive The Bus!

This reader's theater script adaption is based on the book "Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!" by Mo Willems. It depicts two pigeons trying to convince each other to drive the bus while the bus driver is away, despite being told not to let the pigeons drive the bus. The pigeons make various pleas and arguments for being allowed to drive, but are unsuccessful as the bus driver returns before they are able to take control of the bus.
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  • Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!: This section presents a script for a children's play involving characters like the Bus Driver and Pigeons, focusing on the theme of a pigeon wanting to drive a bus and the comedic interactions that ensue.

k- 1 readers

Reader’s Theater:

Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!

Words and Pictures by Mo Willems


Adapted by Laurel Diunizio

Characters:
Bus Driver
Pigeon 1
Pigeon 2

Bus Driver Hi! I’m the bus driver. Listen, I’ve got to leave for a little
while, so can you watch things for me until I get back?
Thanks. Oh, and remember: Don’t Let the Pigeons Drive the
Bus!

Pigeon 1 I thought he’d never leave.

Pigeon 2 Hey, can we drive the bus? Please? We’ll be careful.

Pigeon 1 I tell you what: I’ll just steer.

Pigeon 2 My cousin Herb drives a bus almost every day! True story.

Pigeon 1 Vroom-vroom vroomy vroom-vroom!


Pigeon 2 Pigeon at the Wheel!

Pigeon 1 No? I never get to do anything!

Pigeon 2 Hey, I’ve got an idea. Let’s play “Drive the Bus”!

Pigeon 1 I’ll go first!

Pigeon 2 C’mon! Just once around the block!

Pigeon 1 I’ll be your best friend! How ‘bout I give you five bucks?

Pigeon 2 No fair! I bet your mom would let me.

Pigeon 1 What’s the big deal!? It’s just a bus!!!

Pigeon 2 We have dreams you know!

Pigeon 1 Fine.

Pigeon 1 and 2 LET US DRIVE THE BUS!!!

Bus Driver I’m back! You didn’t let the pigeons drive the bus did you?
Great! Thanks a lot.
Pigeon 1 and 2 Uh-oh!

Bus Driver Bye!

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