Mo Willems

Mo Willems

Books

37

Avg Rating

4.3

Years Active

2003-2026

Picture Books Childrens Humor Animals Storytime Friendship

About

Mo Willems is a renowned children's book author and illustrator, celebrated for his humor and vivid storytelling. Born on February 11, 1968, in Des Plaines, Illinois, Willems has left an indelible mark on children’s literature with his beloved characters. He gained immense popularity with "Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!" and the "Elephant & Piggie" series, both of which have garnered multiple awards, including Caldecott Honors. Prior to his literary success, Willems worked as a writer and animator for "Sesame Street," earning six Emmy Awards. His playful, engaging style continues to delight young readers and foster a lifelong love of books.

Books (37)

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My Friend Is Sad

Elephant & Piggie #2

My Friend Is Sad

I Am Going!

Elephant & Piggie #11

I Am Going!

4.32•Friendship

I'm a Frog!

Elephant & Piggie #20

I'm a Frog!

4.41•Friendship

Can I Play Too?

Elephant & Piggie #12

Can I Play Too?

4.49•Friendship

I Broke My Trunk!

Elephant & Piggie #14

I Broke My Trunk!

4.41•Friendship

Listen to My Trumpet!

Elephant & Piggie #17

Listen to My Trumpet!

Let's Go for a Drive!

Elephant & Piggie #18

Let's Go for a Drive!

4.43•Friendship

Cat the Cat, Who is That?

Cat the Cat #1

Cat the Cat, Who is That?

3.64•Friendship

Today I Will Fly!

Elephant & Piggie #1

Today I Will Fly!

4.35•Friendship

Will the Pigeon Graduate?

Pigeon #

Will the Pigeon Graduate?

4.28•Picture Books

I Am Invited to a Party!

Elephant & Piggie #3

I Am Invited to a Party!

4.38•Friendship

Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Sleigh!

Pigeon #11

Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Sleigh!

4.25•Picture Books

Knuffle Bunny Too

Knuffle Bunny #2

Knuffle Bunny Too

4.28•Friendship

Knuffle Bunny Free

Knuffle Bunny #3

Knuffle Bunny Free

4.40•Adventure

Knuffle Bunny

Knuffle Bunny #1

Knuffle Bunny

4.27•Picture Books

The Pigeon Has Feelings, Too!

Pigeon #4

The Pigeon Has Feelings, Too!

Pigs Make Me Sneeze!

Elephant & Piggie #10

Pigs Make Me Sneeze!

4.36•Friendship

Happy Pig Day!

Elephant & Piggie #16

Happy Pig Day!

4.37•Friendship

I Love My New Toy!

Elephant & Piggie #5

I Love My New Toy!

Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!

Pigeon #1

Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!

4.33•Picture Books

The Pigeon Loves Things That Go!

Pigeon #5

The Pigeon Loves Things That Go!

I Will Surprise My Friend!

Elephant & Piggie #6

I Will Surprise My Friend!

4.39•Friendship

Leonardo, the Terrible Monster

Leonardo #1

Leonardo, the Terrible Monster

It's My Bird-Day!

Pigeon #13

It's My Bird-Day!

4.12•Picture Books

Sam, the Most Scaredy-Cat Kid in the Whole World

Leonardo #2

Sam, the Most Scaredy-Cat Kid in the Whole World

3.66•Friendship

A Big Guy Took My Ball!

Elephant & Piggie #19

A Big Guy Took My Ball!

4.40•Friendship

Are You Ready to Play Outside? by Mo Willems

Elephant & Piggie #7

Are You Ready to Play Outside? by Mo Willems

Don't Pigeonhole Me!

Don't Pigeonhole Me!

Elephants Cannot Dance!

Elephant & Piggie #9

Elephants Cannot Dance!

4.32•Friendship

There Is a Bird on Your Head!

Elephant & Piggie #4

There Is a Bird on Your Head!

4.39•Friendship

The Pigeon Wants a Puppy!

Pigeon #6

The Pigeon Wants a Puppy!

Watch Me Throw the Ball!

Elephant & Piggie #8

Watch Me Throw the Ball!

4.38•Friendship

We Are in a Book!

Elephant & Piggie #13

We Are in a Book!

4.53•Friendship

Should I Share My Ice Cream?

Elephant & Piggie #15

Should I Share My Ice Cream?

Duckling Gets a Cookie!?, The-Pigeon series

Pigeon #7

Duckling Gets a Cookie!?, The-Pigeon series

The Pigeon Will Ride the Roller Coaster!

Pigeon #10

The Pigeon Will Ride the Roller Coaster!

4.15•Picture Books

I Will Take a Nap!

Elephant & Piggie #23

I Will Take a Nap!

4.35•Friendship