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
An Elephant & Piggie Biggie!
City Dog, Country Drog
El Conejito Knuffle: Un Cuento Aleccionador
Watch Me Throw the Ball!
The Thank You Book
I really like slop
Elephant & Piggie Like Reading! We Are Growing!
Elephant & Piggie Like Reading! The Cookie Fiasco
Welcome: A Mo Willems Guide for New Arrivals
I Lost My Tooth!
Don't Let the Pigeon Stay Up Late (Pigeon Series)
Pigeon Finds a Hot Dog!, The
Don't Let the Pigeon Stay Up Late!
Waiting Is Not Easy!
Waiting Is Not Easy!
Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!
Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!
Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Sleigh!
My new friend is so fun!
We Are in a Book!-An Elephant and Piggie Book
The Pigeon HAS to Go to School!
We Are in a Book!
Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Tale
There Is a Bird On Your Head!