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.
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Everyone's favorite Pigeon is back ... and this time asking a very important question of us all. What's the reason for the season? It's driving a sleigh! Get a copy of Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Sleigh! for just $9.99 when you buy any eligible Kids' book. For a limited time only. While supplies last. See Details.
The Pigeon Wants to Color!
Shop NowYou've prevented the pigeon from doing so much he shouldn't have been doing, now it's up to you to color this book before he can.
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.
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Just Announced From Mo Willems
Pre-Order NowThe Pigeon had better graduate! He did the work! He paid attention to the little details! He overcame some BIG obstacles! The Pigeon’s got this . . . Or does he? This B&N Exclusive Edition includes a graduation-themed picture frame. Available March 4, pre-order now!
Coming Soon From Mo Willems and Dan Santat
Award winners Mo Willems and Dan Santat join hands in this innovative picture book about lefties (and righties)! The Barnes & Noble Exclusive Edition includes pop-out hand puppet props. Available December 3rd, pre-order today!
Explore the Smallest and Biggest Things in the Universe
Are You Small? and Are You Big?
After challenging perspective in Are You Big?, Mo Willems is back to reshape perspective yet again with Are You Small? This exploration of size, from a human down to the microscopic world, is a great way to get young minds thinking big picture.
After challenging perspective in Are You Big?, Mo Willems is back to reshape perspective yet again with Are You Small? This exploration of size, from a human down to the microscopic world, is a great way to get young minds thinking big picture.
Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Tale
See AllComing Soon: A Hare-larious Tale About Bunnies
A hare-larious picture book about me bunnies, you bunnies, us bunnies and a lot of other bunnies. Our Exclusive Edition includes a sheet of bunny stickers. Available February 4, pre-order now!
Unlimited Squirrels
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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