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Don’t Let the Pigeon Miss Out on Reading!

Help me give my students books by author Mo Willems to spark enthusiasm, laughter, and a passion for reading.

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$552 still needed

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Mrs. Derleth Merrill Road Elementary School

Jacksonville, FL Grades PreK-2

My Project

Help our K-5th grade library fill its shelves with the beloved books of Mo Willems! By bringing these engaging, funny, and accessible titles to our school library, we can inspire emerging readers, support reluctant readers, and foster a lifelong love of books across all grade levels.

Mo Williams is an author whose stories consistently spark enthusiasm, laughter, and a passion for reading.

This collection will allow our students to check out these highly requested titles, take them home, and share the joy of reading with their families.

When students find books they genuinely enjoy, checkout rates skyrocket, reading stamina increases, and the library becomes a vibrant hub of excitement. By funding this collection, you aren’t just buying books —but you’re providing moments of accomplishment, laughter, and pride for hundreds of young readers throughout the year.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More than three‑quarters of students from low‑income households

Never Before Funded 600 students impacted

Project tagged as

Jacksonville, FL
Grades PreK-2
Literacy
Traditional School
Books
More than three‑quarters of students from low‑income households

Mrs. Derleth will only receive her materials if this project is fully funded by December 2.

Mrs. Derleth Merrill Road Elementary School Grades PreK-2

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Jacksonville, FL View local requests

More than three‑quarters of students from low‑income households Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more

Never Before Funded 600 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total

Elephant & Piggie Bundle • Amazon Business $58.00 1 $58.00

Mo Willems Knuffle Bunny Book Set of 3 - [Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Tale, Knuffle Bunny Too: A Case of Mistaken Identity, Knuffle Bunny Free: An Unexpected Guest] • Amazon Business $53.39 1 $53.39

YOTTOY Mo Willems Collection | Elephant & Piggie Set of Durable Metal Bookends 9”H x 4”W x 7”D • Amazon Business $40.00 1 $40.00

Opposites Abstract • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99

Leonardo, the Terrible Monster • Amazon Business $11.34 1 $11.34

Pigeon Finds a Hot Dog!, The • Amazon Business $10.94 1 $10.94

Duckling Gets a Cookie!?, The-Pigeon series • Amazon Business $10.67 1 $10.67

Because • Amazon Business $10.24 1 $10.24

Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Sleigh! • Amazon Business $10.08 1 $10.08

Sam, the Most Scaredycat Kid in the Whole World: A Leonardo, the Terrible Monster Companion • Amazon Business $9.94 1 $9.94

The Pigeon Wants a Puppy • Amazon Business $9.53 1 $9.53

Are You Big? • Amazon Business $9.50 1 $9.50

Are You Small? • Amazon Business $9.40 1 $9.40

Pigeon Needs a Bath!, The-Pigeon series • Amazon Business $8.46 1 $8.46

Who Is the Mystery Reader?-An Unlimited Squirrels Book • Amazon Business $8.37 1 $8.37

The FRUSTRATING Book! (Unlimited Squirrels) • Amazon Business $8.34 1 $8.34

Should I Share My Ice Cream? An Elephant and Piggie Book • Amazon Business $8.13 1 $8.13

Watch Me Throw the Ball!-An Elephant and Piggie Book • Amazon Business $7.98 1 $7.98

I Want to Sleep Under the Stars!-An Unlimited Squirrels Book • Amazon Business $7.92 1 $7.92

The Pigeon HAS to Go to School! • Amazon Business $7.87 1 $7.87

I Lost My Tooth!-An Unlimited Squirrels Book • Amazon Business $7.70 1 $7.70

Listen to My Trumpet!-An Elephant and Piggie Book • Amazon Business $7.59 1 $7.59

Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus • Amazon Business $7.39 1 $7.39

Guess What!?-An Unlimited Squirrels Book • Amazon Business $7.27 1 $7.27

Thank You Book, The-An Elephant and Piggie Book • Amazon Business $7.12 1 $7.12

Are You Ready to Play Outside?-An Elephant and Piggie Book • Amazon Business $6.93 1 $6.93

Pigs Make Me Sneeze!-An Elephant and Piggie Book • Amazon Business $6.62 1 $6.62

I Am Going!-An Elephant and Piggie Book • Amazon Business $6.56 1 $6.56

Elephants Cannot Dance!-An Elephant and Piggie Book • Amazon Business $6.49 1 $6.49

Waiting Is Not Easy! An Elephant and Piggie Book • Amazon Business $6.46 1 $6.46

I Will Take A Nap!-An Elephant and Piggie Book • Amazon Business $6.45 1 $6.45

My New Friend Is So Fun!-An Elephant and Piggie Book • Amazon Business $6.41 1 $6.41

I Broke My Trunk!-An Elephant and Piggie Book • Amazon Business $6.40 1 $6.40

I Really Like Slop!-An Elephant and Piggie Book • Amazon Business $6.36 1 $6.36

Can I Play Too?-An Elephant and Piggie Book • Amazon Business $6.27 1 $6.27

Let's Go for a Drive!-An Elephant and Piggie Book • Amazon Business $6.27 1 $6.27

A Big Guy Took My Ball!-An Elephant and Piggie Book • Amazon Business $5.95 1 $5.95

Happy Pig Day!-An Elephant and Piggie Book • Amazon Business $5.74 1 $5.74

Materials cost			$432.07
Vendor shipping charges			FREE
Sales tax			$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee			$6.48
Fulfillment labor & materials			$30.00
Total project cost			$468.55
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			$82.69
Total project goal			$551.24
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal			$551.24
Still needed View calculation Hide calculation			$551.24

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Don’t Let the Pigeon Miss Out on Reading!

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Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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