It is about a pigeon who experiences a loop-de-loop of emotions before his first roller coaster ride.

[2] The book received a starred review from Booklist, who highlighted the book's illustrations: "Willems’ spare illustrations put the spotlight right where it belongs, on Pigeon’s incredibly expressive body language, flapping and flopping through the comic panels.

"[3] Kirkus Reviews wrote, "Roller-coaster enthusiasts or not, children will eagerly join our intrepid hero on this entertaining ride.

"[2] The book was nominated for the 2023 Eisner Award for Best Publication for Early Readers.

[4] In 2022, Weston Woods Studios released an animated short based on The Pigeon Will Ride the Roller Coaster!