If your kids are anything like mine, they love the Pigeon books by Mo Willems. 

The first time my son mentioned them I had no idea what he was talking about so we went to the library and borrowed several of them. I was instantly a fan! There’s something about that grumpy little pigeon and those cute illustrations that make the books irresistible. 

With this latest craft for kids, we decided to combine our love of the pigeon books and our love of kids’ crafts!

The result was this cute handprint pigeon craft for kids that’s perfect for preschool, kindergarten, and elementary students! It’s such a fun way to work on fine motor skills while also creating a memorable keepsake. 

Read on below to see how to make this craft with your kids or students and also check out all of our handprint crafts for more fun!

Pigeon Craft Idea

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Supplies

• Colored cardstock or construction paper
• Scissors
• Glue
• Markers
• Pigeon template (unlock the template link at the end of the post)

Directions

Start by downloading the pigeon template and printing it out. Once you have the template printed, gather the materials needed for this fun activity. Get those scissors ready, and let’s help the kids bring this pigeon to life!

First, trace your hand onto a piece of light blue paper and cut it out. Guide your child to glue the head of the pigeon to the neck.

Next, help your child glue the eye to the head of the pigeon.

Now, attach the beak using glue to the left and back side of the pigeon.

Position the white band on the neck of the pigeon and glue it in place. Trim off the excess paper from the sides.

Place the handprint body on the bottom of the neck with the handprint facing to the right.

Draw the wing of the pigeon on the handprint body.

Finally, encourage your child to glue the legs to the bottom portion of the body.

Be sure to check out our kids book crafts while you’re here! Your kids will love creating more fun crafts like this one!

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Children’s Book Themed Ideas For Kids

We love creating crafts and activities inspired by books. It’s a great way to bring the stories to life and engage children in hands-on learning. Here are a few more book activities you can try with your little ones or add to your book study unit!

Fun Children’s Books

If You Give A Mouse A Cookie – This classic children’s book is still a favorite of kids today! It’s a silly story that kids will love and parents will remember!

Can I Be Your Dog? – This is the cutest storybook about a dog named Arfy who’s a homeless dog. Follow his journey to finding the right family to adopt him!

The Kissing Hand -This sweet book will not only have kids captivated but may also help with separation anxiety. We definitely recommend adding this one to your collection!

Story Book Craft Ideas

Knuffle Bunny Book Craft – Here’s another craft inspired by a Mo Willems book! This one is perfect for toddlers and preschoolers who love the Knuffle Bunny books. Using a few simple supplies and our free template, your little ones can make their own version of Knuffle Bunny to play with.

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I Am Money Book Craft – Extend the learning from the book I Am Money by creating this fun money craft. As your kids create their own money character, you can talk about the different forms of money and how to use them.

This is a great companion activity and a fun way to introduce financial literacy to young children!

Torn Paper Pete the Cat – Pete the Cat is always a hit with young readers. This simple torn paper craft is perfect for little ones who love the books and want to create their own version of Pete. They’ll scrunch and stick paper to make this fun cat character and have a blast in the process.

Horton Hears a Who Paper Cup Craft – If Horton Hears a Who is your favorite children’s book, then you’ll love this paper cup craft! Our free printable template makes it easy to create your own Horton with just a few craft supplies and a paper cup.

This craft is perfect for group settings or as a quiet independent work activity at home!

Book Activities For Kids

Fun Pete the Cat Paper Cup Craft

Our Don’t Worry Little Crab activities are a super cute way to follow up on the story! Simply print out these free worksheets and have your kiddos trace, cut, and problem-solve their way through each page!

We love the Dr. Seuss books here! These free Dr. Seuss printable bookmarks are perfect for celebrating Dr. Seuss’s birthday, Read Across America Day, or any day! Print these on cardstock and let your kids color them in.

These Because of an Acorn activities aren’t just for fall. Kids love this nature-inspired book all year round, and these activities are a fun way to continue learning.

Each page features something different, such as labeling a bird or identifying the letter ‘C’ (for chipmunk!), and will keep your little ones engaged and entertained.

This Splat the Cat Ice Cream book companion activity set couldn’t be any cuter. It’s perfect for extending the story after reading Splat the Cat: I Scream for Ice Cream! There’s a tracing activity, illustrations to color, and more – all with an ice cream theme!

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