Mo Willems is an author, illustrator, animator, playwright and the inaugural Kennedy Center Education Artist-in-Residence. Willems is best known for his best-selling picture books, which have been awarded three Caldecott Honors (Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!; Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Tale; Knuffle Bunny Too: A Case of Mistaken Identity), two Theodor Seuss Geisel Awards, and five Geisel Honors (the Elephant & Piggie series). Willems began his career as a writer and animator on PBS's Sesame Street, where he garnered six Emmy Awards (writing). His live-action comedy special Don't Let the Pigeon Do Storytime! currently streams on HBOMax.
Mo Willems Books

Be the Bus
Shop NowBestselling author and illustrator Mo Willems shares wit and wisdom from The Pigeon in this one-of-a-kind humor book for all ages. A must-have book for grown-up Pigeon fans!
The Pigeon Series
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See AllMeet Mo Willems’ Elephant Gerald and Piggie, winners of two Theodor Seuss Geisel Medals and recipients of five Geisel Honors! Gerald is careful. Piggie is not. Gerald worries so that Piggie does not have to. Elephant Gerald and Piggie are best friends.
Meet Mo Willems’ Elephant Gerald and Piggie, winners of two Theodor Seuss Geisel Medals and recipients of five Geisel Honors! Gerald is careful. Piggie is not. Gerald worries so that Piggie does not have to. Elephant Gerald and Piggie are best friends.
Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Tale
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See AllAn ensemble cast of Squirrels, Acorns, and pop-in guests hosts a page-turning extravaganza! Each book features a funny, furry adventure, bonus jokes, quirky quizzes, nutty facts, and so, so many Squirrels.
An ensemble cast of Squirrels, Acorns, and pop-in guests hosts a page-turning extravaganza! Each book features a funny, furry adventure, bonus jokes, quirky quizzes, nutty facts, and so, so many Squirrels.
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