Dave Pigeon: questions to ask and activities to try
Dave the pigeon has a plan to get rid of the cat that's stealing their biscuits. Dave Pigeon is a hilarious, prize-winning story written in Pigeonese.
What age is it for? Dave Pigeon is best for ages 6–8. Good for: Two pigeons and their plan to get rid of a cat.
Dave Pigeon (Swapna Haddow and Sheena Dempsey)
- Age
- 6-8
- Best for
- Two pigeons and their plan to get rid of a cat
Read it with a pigeon voice. Spot the funny drawings.
What it helps with
- Friendship
- Plans and problem solving
- Humour
- Early chapter books
Comprehension and discussion questions
Pick two or three, not all of them. “I don’t know” is a fine answer, and you can always come back to it another day.
- “Who is Dave?”
- “Who is Skipper?”
- “What’s the problem?”
- “What was the plan?”
- “Did it work?”
- “What would a pigeon say about your street?”
5-minute activities to try together
Pigeonese
Write a short note in your own made-up bird language.
Bird watch
Count pigeons and other birds near you.
Free printables: Dave Pigeon worksheet and activity pack
This book’s one-page worksheet with the questions and activities above, plus our activity pack: printable scenario cards, three 5-minute activities and a “What could I try?” page for practising everyday skills together. Enter your email and download them straight away.
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If your child liked this, try
The Diary of a Killer Cat (Anne Fine)
- Best for
- A cat's side of the story
- Age
- 6-9
Bad Panda (Swapna Haddow and Sheena Dempsey)
- Best for
- Being fed up with being cute
- Age
- 6-9
Jasper and Scruff (Nicola Colton)
- Best for
- An unlikely friendship, in a funny early chapter book
- Age
- 5-8
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By the Growing Wise team · Last reviewed: 10 October 2026
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