Published by Hyperion Books, it is about The Pigeon who really wants a puppy, but later has second thoughts about that idea.

Booklist, reviewing The Pigeon Wants a Puppy!, wrote "Willems skillfully executes the formula that made previous Pigeon titles so popular: minimal artwork that places all the attention on the cajoling little bird, whose words and body language will strike a chord of familiarity with every child.

Once again, kids will reach the story's end wondering what Pigeon will want next.

"[1] and the School Library Journal wrote "Kids will love this perfectly paced picture book, which offers both the expected (breaking the fourth wall, Pigeon's classic temper tantrum) and a new twist (Pigeon actually gets what he wants?

Willems's hilariously expressive illustrations and engaging text are cinematic in their interplay.