Mo Willems
Mo Willems is an American writer, animator, and children's book author born in Des Plaines, Illinois, who grew up in New Orleans. He began his career as a writer and animator for Sesame Street, winning six Emmy Awards, before transitioning to children's books in 2003 with his debut picture book Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!, which won a Caldecott Honor. He has since authored and illustrated over 50 children's books featuring beloved characters like Knuffle Bunny and Elephant & Piggie, and served as the inaugural Kennedy Center Education Artist-in-Residence from 2019-2022.
children's literature
picture books
animation
television writing
The Pigeon Loves Things That Go!
Leonardo, the Terrible Monster (Ala Notable Children's Books. Younger Readers (Awards))
Happy Pig Day!
The Duckling Gets a Cookie!?
Edwina, The Dinosaur Who Didn't Know She Was Extinct
My Friend is Sad (An Elephant and Piggie Book)
¡No Dejes Que la Paloma Conduzca el Autobus!
¡Estamos en un libro!
Time to Sleep, Sheep the Sheep!
Watch Me Throw the Ball!
Listen to My Trumpet!
I Am Going!
Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed
Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed
I Will Surprise My Friend!
What's Your Sound, Hound the Hound?
Who says that, Cat the cat?
City Dog, Country Frog
Who Is That, Cat the Cat?
¿Debo compartir mi helado?
¡La Paloma encuentra un perro caliente!
El Conejito Knuffle: Un Cuento Aleccionador
Don't Let the Pigeon Stay Up Late!
The Pigeon Needs a Bath Book with Pigeon Bath Toy!