It might be bedtime, but Pigeon just isn’t tired. In fact, what he’d really like is a hot dog! Or at least a glass of water. And anyway, how can he possibly go to sleep there’s an educational show about birds on TV?! But whether he likes it or not, the pigeon is starting to look awfully sleepy. And was that a yawn?

Parents and kids will recognize many of Pigeon’s negotiation tactics, from asking for just five more minutes to promising to go to sleep early another day.

Lively, creative illustrations make this tale a winner for anyone looking for gentle humor at bedtime.