Mo Willems
Mo Willems is a three-time Caldecott Honor winner (for Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!, Knuffle Bunny, and Knuffle Bunny Too). He also won two Geisel Medals for There Is a Bird on Your Head! and Are You Ready to Play Outside? He has published many popular titles, including, most recently, Knuffle Bunny Free: An Unexpected Diversion and the New York Times bestselling Cat the Cat books.
Before he turned to making books, Mo was a writer and animator on Sesame Street, where he won six Emmys. Mo lives with his family in Massachusetts.
Books
I Am Invited to a Party
Author: Mo Willems
Publisher: Walker Books
Interest age: 3+
Reading age: 5+
In this story Piggie is invited to her first party, and Gerald continually worries that she won’t have exactly the right costume.
Knuffle Bunny
Author: Mo Willems
Publisher: Walker Books
Interest age: 2+
Reading age: 5+
On a routine visit to the laundrette in their Brooklyn neighbourhood, Dad accidentally puts Trixie’s beloved stuffed animal into the machine along with the washing.
Knuffle Bunny Too
Author: Mo Willems
Publisher: Walker Books
Interest age: 3+
Reading age: 5+
Trixie is excitedly taking her unqiue Knuffle Bunny to show her classmates - only to discover Sonja has a Knuffle Bunny too.
Leonardo the Terrible Monster
Author: Mo Willems
Publisher: Walker Books
Interest age: 2-7
Reading age: 7+
Leonardo really is a terrible monster – so terrible that he can't scare anyone, ever. Then, one day, he hatches a plan...
Nanette’s Baguette
Author: Mo Willems
Publisher: Walker Books
Interest age: 3-6
Reading age: 5-7
Nanette is excited to go to the bakery on her own to get the baguettes. Unfortunately, she cannot resist taking a bite - and then another... A story - told in giggle-inducing rhyme and quirky illustrations - all about responsibility and being truthful.
The Duckling Gets a Cookie!?
Author: Mo Willems
Publisher: Walker Books
Interest age: 3+
Reading age: 5+
Mo Willems’ trademark illustrations and sparse text convey a huge range of emotions in a strikingly minimalist style.
The Pigeon wants a Puppy
Author: Mo Willems
Publisher: Walker Books
Interest age: 3+
Reading age: 6+
Pigeon is like a typical under-five year old. He wants a puppy, and he’s wanted one forever – at least since last Tuesday.