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Mo Willems

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.

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Authored Books

  • Leonardo the Terrible Monster

    Leonardo the Terrible Monster

    Author: Mo Willems
    Publisher: Walker Books

    Leonardo really is a terrible monster – so terrible that he can't scare anyone, ever. Then, one day, he hatches a plan...

  • I Am Invited to a Party

    I Am Invited to a Party

    Author: Mo Willems
    Publisher: Walker Books

    In this story Piggie is invited to her first party, and Gerald continually worries that she won’t have exactly the right costume.

  • The Duckling Gets a Cookie!?

    The Duckling Gets a Cookie!?

    Author: Mo Willems
    Publisher: Walker Books

    Mo Willems’ trademark illustrations and sparse text convey a huge range of emotions in a strikingly minimalist style.

  • Knuffle Bunny

    Knuffle Bunny

    Author: Mo Willems
    Publisher: Walker Books

    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.

  • Nanette’s Baguette

    Nanette’s Baguette

    Author: Mo Willems
    Publisher: Walker Books

    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 Pigeon wants a Puppy

    The Pigeon wants a Puppy

    Author: Mo Willems
    Publisher: Walker Books

    Pigeon is like a typical under-five year old. He wants a puppy, and he’s wanted one forever – at least since last Tuesday.

  • Knuffle Bunny Too

    Knuffle Bunny Too

    Author: Mo Willems
    Publisher: Walker Books

    Trixie is excitedly taking her unqiue Knuffle Bunny to show her classmates - only to discover Sonja has a Knuffle Bunny too.

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