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
¡La Paloma encuentra un perro caliente!
Hooray for Amanda & Her Alligator!
Time to Say "Please"!
Don't Pigeonhole Me!
Let's Say Hi to Friends Who Fly!
Cat the Cat, Who Is That?
What's Your Sound, Hound the Hound?
Big Frog Can't Fit In: A pop-up book
Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!
Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Musical Original Cast Recording
Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Tale Special Edition (Knuffle Bunny Series)
Time to Say "Please"! (with game board)
El Conejito Knuffle
El Conejito Knuffle: Un Cuento Aleccionador
An Elephant & Piggie Book (I Love My New Toy!)
I Will Surprise My Friend!
Do not let the pigeon stay up late!
Do not let the pigeon stay up late!
Knuffle Bunny Free: Un Unexpected Diversion
El conejito Knuffle
Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!: And More Stories
Time to Sleep, Sheep the Sheep!
Cat the Cat, Who Is That?
Let's Say Hi to Friends Who Fly!