
We have a lot of books in our house - often stacked 2 books thick in our bookshelves, and in little "overflow" piles on tables or cupboards. Somehow, though, we spend much of our time reading the same ones - and this is one of our favourites.
A persuasive, expressive, occasionally bad tempered pigeon who really wants to drive a bus - what's not to like? Yes there have been times when I hear pigeon-inspired complaints ("I never get to do anything!"), but isn't quoting from literature a good thing??
I decided to try and make a little pigeon for our house. I'd originally planned a softie, but was home sick, did not feel like leaving the house under any circumstances, and discovered that I had some bits of (cheap and nasty) felt in the necessary colours - a finger puppet seemed a good idea.




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Love your pigeon!!! He is a cutie
ReplyDeleteadorable, how much fun to read the book with this little friend
ReplyDeleteYour pigeon is very cute. What a clever idea to have when you are reading the book.:)
ReplyDeletehaha cute!
ReplyDeleteyour pigeon is so cool ... he'd look great as a softie and the colour is just perfect.
ReplyDeletePS my secret word was squety, which feels like a perfect name for your new friend.
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Your pigeon is divine Catherine!!! Love him and you've captured the spirit of him perfectly xo
ReplyDeletehe's very cute! how great to read the book with a little finger puppet {sounds like a great book too}
ReplyDeleteGreat idea. Now they're guaranteed never to forget that book!
ReplyDeleteCute pigeon puppet.....is he going to live on your bulging bookcase and keep an eye on all your favourite books?
ReplyDeleteCatherine that is gold!! And those pigeon books are brilliant aren't they?!! The facial expressions are fantastic. Your pigeon is great and I'm sure he will be much loved. Wishing you a wonderfully happy Friday :)
ReplyDeletewhat a great job. i think he looks fantastic. i love taking inspiration from favourite books. great work
ReplyDeleteHe's cute , let him drive the bus !
ReplyDeletewhat will happen when pigeon wants a hot dog?? WIll you make a mini hot dog?? :) Love those books and you will have so much fun with your finger puppet!!
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