In this humorous children's book, a bus driver takes a break and asks the reader to keep an eye on his bus, specifically instructing not to let a pigeon drive it. The pigeon, full of personality and persistence, tries every tactic imaginable to convince the reader to let him take the wheel, from pleading and bargaining to throwing a tantrum. The story engages young readers by directly involving them in the narrative, encouraging them to say "no" to the pigeon's increasingly desperate attempts, ultimately teaching lessons about boundaries and self-control.