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Mo Willems

Mo Willems is a number one New York Times bestselling author and illustrator. He has been awarded three Caldecott Honors and an Eisner Award for his picture books, and two Theodor Seuss Geisel Medals and five Geisel Honors for his celebrated ELEPHANT & PIGGIE early readers. His debut picture book, Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! was inducted into the Picture Book Hall of Fame. Mo began his career as a writer and animator on Sesame Street, where he garnered six Emmy Awards. Mo is the cofounder of Hidden Pigeon Company, established in 2023 to extend the reach of Mo Willems characters and stories across multiple platforms.

Mo Willems
You're invited to a bird-day bash. It's My Bird-Day by Mo Willems. Shop Now
You're invited to a bird-day bash. It's My Bird-Day by Mo Willems. Shop Now

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Mo Willems's Pigeon Series

Follow the pigeon's hilarious adventures in the popular children's books written and illustrated by Mo Willems.

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Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! (Caldecott Honor Book)
Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! (Caldecott Honor Book)
Pigeon Plush
Pigeon Plush
The Pigeon WON'T Count to 10! (B&N Exclusive Edition)
The Pigeon WON'T Count to 10! (B&N Exclusive Edition)
The Pigeon Will Ride the Roller Coaster!
The Pigeon Will Ride the Roller Coaster!
The Pigeon Needs a Bath!
The Pigeon Needs a Bath!
Don't Let the Pigeon Stay Up Late!
Don't Let the Pigeon Stay Up Late!
The Pigeon HAS to Go to School!
The Pigeon HAS to Go to School!
Will the Pigeon Graduate? (B&N Exclusive Edition)
Will the Pigeon Graduate? (B&N Exclusive Edition)
It's My Bird-Day! (B&N Exclusive Edition)
It's My Bird-Day! (B&N Exclusive Edition)
The Pigeon Wants a Puppy!
The Pigeon Wants a Puppy!
The Duckling Gets a Cookie!?
The Duckling Gets a Cookie!?
Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Sleigh! (B&N Exclusive Edition)
Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Sleigh! (B&N Exclusive Edition)
The Pigeon Soft Toy in Holiday Hat
The Pigeon Soft Toy in Holiday Hat
Don't Let The Pigeon Color This Book!: A Superfun Mo Willems and You Coloring Book!
Don't Let The Pigeon Color This Book!: A Superfun Mo Willems and You Coloring Book!
Mo Willems' Pigeon Series Tonie
Mo Willems' Pigeon Series Tonie

Elephant & Piggie

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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Elephant & Piggie: Plush Toy
Elephant & Piggie: Plush Toy

All Books By Mo Willems

Discover all of the books from bestselling children's author, Mo Willems! Mo Willems has three popular book series, The Pigeon Series, Elephant & Piggie Series and the Knuffle Bunny series. He also has a number of standalone children's books including Opposites Abstract, A Busy Creature's Day Eating!, and Leonardo the Terrible Monster. Mo Willems has written and illustrated over 50 children's books for young readers and many of them have also been translated into Spanish. There are currently 15 books in The Pigeon series including The Pigeon Will Ride the Roller Coaster!, Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!, Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Sleigh!, as well as the latest installment, It's My Bird-Day!.Willems has also recently released an action-packed coloring book based on The Pigeon we know and love! The Elephant and Piggie series has over 25 books including Waiting Is Not Easy!, There Is a Bird on Your Head!, and Should I Share My Ice Cream?. Mo Willems books are typically for ages 3-8 or preschool to second grade reading level. His hare-raisingly funny bunny book, Me and Other Bunnies is now available online and at B&N stores.