The Real Poop on Pigeons!

A comic-style information book introduces pigeon facts through a man who begins as a strong pigeon critic and a group of children dressed as pigeons. They explain present-day pigeons, their relatives such as dodos and doves, and unusual breeds including the Frillback, Maltese, and Victoria Crowned pigeon. The children also point to pigeons’ place in art, including Pablo Picasso’s use of them in paintings and his daughter’s name, Paloma, the Spanish word for pigeon. The book explores a familiar bird through facts about its varieties, relatives, and cultural connections.