My students love Willems’ books, especially the pigeon books. He takes ridiculous behavior to the next level in all the best ways. I do worry that reading the book in class has given students new ideas to prolong bedtime struggles. I may become persona non grata if parents are able to link new rebellious behaviors back to their English classes.

Mother Tongue notes: Sweden’s obsession with cheap korv may have undermined the outrageousness of suggesting at hot dog party as an alternative to bedtime. What child here has not attended a hot dog party? :)