Books by the Author

Pigeon SeriesIn Mo Willems's Pigeon Series, young children in preschool through grade two will meet Pigeon, who is just like most three year-olds in the world. Pigeon wants what he wants when he wants it and tries like most children to get his way through many manipulative techniques. Children will relate and laugh when they see themselves in Pigeon's actions. Willems's illustrations are simple and cartoonish, which is perfect for a child learning to understand how words relate to pictures.Willems, M. (2003). Don't let the pigeon drive the bus! New York: Hyperion Books for Children. Willems, M. (2004). The pigeon finds a hot dog! New York: Hyperion Books for Children. Willems, M. (2005). The pigeon has feelings, too!: A smidgeon of pigeon. New York: Hyperion Books for Children.

Willems, M. (2005). The pigeon loves things that go! New York: Hyperion Books for Children.

Willems, M. (2006). Don't let the pigeon stay up late! New York: Hyperion Books for Children.

Willems, M. (2008). The pigeon wants a puppy! New York: Hyperion Books for Children.

Willems, M. (2012). The duckling gets a cookie!? New York: Hyperion Books for Children. (Not Yet Released)

Knuffle Bunny SeriesKnuffle Bunny is a cherished toy belonging to Trixie. She will not go anywhere without her bunny, and Knuffle Bunny travels on many adventures, getting lost along the way as Trixie gets older. Willems's illustrations mix real images with his cartoon-like drawings that make these books like nothing else out there. Children ages four to eight will love seeing where Knuffle Bunny may end up next and may relate to Trixie's need for Knuffle Bunny based on their own item that they cannot live without.Willems, M. (2004). Knuffle Bunny: A cautionary tale. New York: Hyperion Books for Children. Willems, M. (2007). Knuffle Bunny too: A case of mistaken identity. New York: Hyperion Books for Children.

Willems, M. (2010). Knuffle Bunny free: An unexpected diversion. New York: Balzer + Bray.

Elephant and Piggie SeriesElephant and Piggie provide many laughs and great stories to early readers. Willems makes the illustrations like a comic or graphic novel with speech bubbles. There are not too many words on each page nor are they difficult, but the stories are so much fun that children new to reading will want to read all of the series. Reading about Elephant and Piggie will help develop a confident new reader.Willems, M. (2007). Today I will fly! New York: Hyperion Books for Children. Willems, M. (2007). My friend is sad. New York: Hyperion Books for Children. Willems, M. (2007). There is a bird on your head! New York: Hyperion Books for Children. Willems, M. (2007). I am invited to a party! New York: Hyperion Books for Children. Willems, M. (2008). I love my new toy! New York: Hyperion Books for Children.

Willems, M. (2008). I will surprise my friend! New York: Hyperion Books for Children.

Willems, M. (2008). Are you ready to play outside? New York: Hyperion Books for Children.

Willems, M. (2009). Watch me throw the ball! New York: Hyperion Books for Children.

Willems, M. (2009). Elephants cannot dance! New York: Hyperion Books for Children.

Willems, M. (2009). Pigs make me sneeze! New York: Hyperion Books for Children.

Willems, M. (2010). I am going! New York: Hyperion Books for Children.

Willems, M. (2010). Can I play, too? New York: Hyperion Books for Children.

Willems, M. (2010). We are in a book! New York: Hyperion Books for Children.

Willems, M. (2011). I broke my trunk! New York: Hyperion Books for Children.

Willems, M. (2011). Should I share my ice cream? New York: Hyperion Books for Children.

Willems, M. (2011). Happy Pig Day! New York: Hyperion Books for Children. (Not Yet Released)

Willems, M. (2012). Listen to my trumpet! New York: Hyperion Books for Children. (Not Yet Released)

Cat the Cat SeriesBrand new readers will love this series as they meet new characters, each with different personalities. The illustrations are simple, but help to make the words come to life through actions. The speech bubbles and illustrations make the books like an early graphic novel, and easy to follow along and read. Children who are just learning to read will love to pour over these books and realize that they can read!Willems, M. (2010). Cat the cat, who is that? New York: Balzer + Bray. Willems, M. (2010). Let's say hi to friends who fly! New York: Balzer & Bray. Willems, M. (2010). What's your sound, Hound the Hound? New York: Balzer + Bray. Willems, M. (2010). Time to sleep, Sheep the Sheep! New York: Balzer & Bray.

Other Books By Mo WillemsWillems, M. (2003). Time to pee! New York: Hyperion Books for Children. The title says it all for this book. Young children learning to potty train will love Willems's rhymes and signature, simple illustrations.Willems, M. (2005). Leonardo the terrible monster. New York: Hyperion Books for Children. Leonardo is not a very good monster because he does not scare anybody. Willems uses his simple style in illustrations and letter sizing and colors that change in size depending on the emphasis. This book will make the children and adults giggle.

Willems, M. (2005). Time to say please! New York: Hyperion Books for Children.

Another book where the title says it all. It can be hard for children to remember to say please, thank you, excuse me, and especially sorry, but this book will make it fun with its reminders through fun words and characters.

Willems, M. (2006). Edwina, the dinosaur who didn't know she was extinct. New York: Hyperion Books for Children.

Edwina is loved and nobody listens to Reginald Von Hoobie-Doobie when he sets out to prove that dinosaurs are extinct. Children will love Edwina too and cheer when Reginald realizes that he doesn't care about dinosaurs being extinct anymore.

Willems, M. (2009). Naked mole rat gets dressed. New York: Hyperion Books for Children.

Everyone is different and everyone, including children and adults, should remember this and practice tolerance whenever possible. Willems uses simple illustrations with blank backgrounds focusing on the unique characters and their differences in this book.

Willems, M., & Foster, B. (2009). Big Frog can't fit in: A pop out book. New York: Hyperion Books for Children.

Big Frog is so big he struggles to fit in the book. Willems changes it up with a fun pop-up book and his usual knack for creative and simple illustrations.

Willems, M., & Muth, J. J. (2010). City Dog, Country Frog. New York: Hyperion Books for Children.

Best friends are hard to come by and it is so hard when they are lost. This book tells a simple story of best friends who are very different from each other and shares a message with children about loss and sympathy. As the seasons change, another message can be shared. The seasons always begin again and while loss is difficult, it can get better with time. This book is different from Willems's other books, but shares powerful messages with young children. Willem teams up with Jon Muth on this project.

Willems, M. (2011). Hooray for Amanda & her alligator! New York: Balzer + Bray.

Willems has created another early reader book for children just learning to read and needing the confidence that his books can provide. Willem uses his simple illustrations and a chapter book design to help engage children in reading.