Books by Mo Willems

Book SynopsisThe pigeon is BACK! And he STINKS! No, really, he actually smells very bad...Smell? What smell? I don''t smell. YOU smell. In this hilarious, interactive read in Mo Willems'' award-winning Pigeon series, the Pigeon needs a bath! Except, well, the Pigeon''s really not so sure about that... Besides, he took a bath last month! Maybe. It looks like it''s going to take some serious convincing to get the Pigeon to take the plunge!Trade ReviewThis is a laugh-out-loud, read-out-even-louder brand new pigeon book from the New York Times best-selling picture book master - Mo Willems complete with awesome self-analysis by the pigeon in the form of speech bubbles of whether he does or doesn't smell and whether he does or doesn't want a bath. Mo's Pigeon encompasses all the melodrama that most 3 or 4 years olds muster on a daily occasion including... trying to avoid bathtime! * Lovereading4kids *Mo Willems’ pigeon books have been family favourites for years * The Times *

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Book SynopsisMo Willems' acclaimed picture book debut celebrates 20 years!When a bus driver takes a break in this hilarious Caldecott Honor-winning picture book, he gives the reader just one instruction: "Don't let the pigeon drive the bus!" But, boy, that pigeon tries every trick in the book to get in that driving seat: he whines, wheedles, fibs and flatters. Will you let him drive? Told entirely in speech bubbles, this brilliantly original and funny picture book demands audience participation!Trade ReviewA raucous, zany, skit of a picture book...a masterful way of channelling a toddler's high spirits * Telegraph *This brilliant story...manages to be beautiful to look at and funny to read, as well as requiring active audience participation. * Guardian *There is no such thing as a bad Mo Willems book * The Times *If there’s a living creator of children’s books who stands a chance of occupying a cultural position akin to a Dr Seuss or a Charles M. Schulz, it’s Mr Willems * The New York Times *Featured in the Bookseller's children's previews for April '23 * the Bookseller *

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Book SynopsisPerfect for children just learning to read, this highly original book is told entirely in speech bubbles with a repetitive use of familiar phrases. From the award-winning author of Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!Gerald is careful. Piggie is not.Piggie cannot help smiling. Gerald can.Gerald worries so that Piggie does not have to.Gerald and Piggie are best friends.In We Are In a Book! Gerald and Piggie discover the joys of being read. But what will happen when the book ends...? Mo Willems creates another hilarious escapade starring the award-winning duo that will have early readers breaking into laughter from the first page.Trade ReviewFun for anyone to read. -- Nicolette Jones * The Sunday Times *Brilliant, cleverly paced and absolutely bananas. * Red Reading Hub *

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Book SynopsisEarly chapter readers from a bestselling and critically acclaimed authorWinner of Theodor Seuss Geisel Award for the Most Distinguished Book for Beginning Readers. Told entirely in speech bubbles with a repetitive use of familiar phrases, this highly original book from the award-winning author of Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! is perfect for children just learning to read. Gerald and Piggie are best friends. In There''s a Bird on Your Head!, Gerald discovers that there is something worse than a bird on your head two birds on your head!Trade ReviewFun for anyone to read. -- Nicolette Jones * The Sunday Times *

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Book SynopsisA hilarious picture book featuring the Pigeon, by the author of Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! and Time to Pee!In this hilarious, interactive read in Mo Willems' award-winning Pigeon series, the Pigeon discovers a delicious hot dog, and he can hardly wait to shove the entire thing in his beak. But then a hungry, clever little duckling enters the scene and wants a bite. Will he manage to outsmart the Pigeon and get his share of the hot dog? Oh, yes...Trade Review"* "For a child, it's a delirious formula... satisfyingly clean drawing style, even the same hilarious freak-out page where the pigeon just can't take it any more." The New York Times * "This brilliant story... manages to be beautiful to look at and funny to read, as well as requiring active audience participation." The Guardian on Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!"

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Book SynopsisFrom #1 New York Times bestselling, award-winning author and illustrator Mo Willems comes a new holiday classic.

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Book SynopsisA hilarious read-aloud story for bedtime, featuring everyone''s favourite pesky, pestering pigeon!In this hilarious, interactive bedtime read in Mo Willems'' award-winning Pigeon series, it''s getting late and the bus driver is going to brush his teeth and get ready for bed. Will you do him a favour while he is gone don''t let the pigeon stay up late! But the pigeon is wide awake: he isn''t even tired in fact he''s in the mood for a hot-dog party! So will YOU let him stay up late?Trade Review"This picture book demands audience participation... Readers will identify with the pigeon themselves!" The Bookseller on Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!"

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Book SynopsisDuckling gets a cookie? What do you mean DUCKLING GETS A COOKIE?! Pigeon is NOT happy about this. Not one little itty bit.He has whined, wheedled, fibbed and hollered his way through many books. He wanted to drive the bus, he demanded a puppy, he pleaded for a hot dog party... But now, in a fantastic new title from Mo Willems, along comes Duckling, with bright twinkling eyes and impeccable manners. She asks for a cookie and what does she get? A cookie, of course! The Pigeon is outraged! Incensed! How could this have happened? HOW is it possible that this duckling gets a cookie?! Well, because she asked. Nicely.Trade Reviewa side splitting less on minding your manners from the most brazen bird on the block * CBI recommended reads of 2012 *A gloriously crafted reading experience to be shared and enjoyed by children and adults alike. * Carousel *

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Book SynopsisPerfect for children just learning to read, this highly original book is told entirely in speech bubbles with a repetitive use of familiar phrases. From the award-winning author of Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!Gerald is careful. Piggie is not.Piggie cannot help smiling. Gerald can.Gerald worries so that Piggie does not have to.Gerald and Piggie are best friends.Piggie tries to teach Gerald some new dance moves, which doesn't go well. But perhaps Gerald can teach Piggie something even more important? Mo Willems creates another hilarious escapade starring the award-winning duo that will have early readers breaking into laughter from the first page.Trade ReviewFun for anyone to read. -- Nicolette Jones * The Sunday Times *

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Book SynopsisTold entirely in speech bubbles with a repetitive use of familiar phrases, this highly original book from the award-winning author of Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! is perfect for children just learning to read.Gerald is careful. Piggie is not.Piggie cannot help smiling. Gerald can.Gerald worries so that Piggie does not have to.Gerald and Piggie are best friends.Gerald tells Piggie the long, crazy story about breaking his trunk. Will Piggie end up with a long, crazy story of her own? Once again, Mo Willems creates a hilarious escapade starring the Geisel Award-winning duo. I Broke My Trunk! will have early readers breaking into laughter from the first page.Trade ReviewFun for anyone to read. -- Nicolette Jones * The Sunday Times *

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Book SynopsisMore hilarious antics from Mo Willems'' single-minded pigeon!Would YOU let the Pigeon have a puppy? He's wanted one for ever (at least since last Tuesday). But the Pigeon is in for a shock having his very own puppy is not quite as wonderful as he thought it would be!Trade ReviewA positively potty, snigger and titter aloud story about a bird who wants a dog! The pics are hilarious – especially when the puppy makes an appearance. Look out for his lolloping tongue! Pigeon’s a loveable little character, and you’ll find yourself repeating his catchphrases to your mates once you’ve read the book a couple of times! * www.citv.co.uk *

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Book SynopsisKnuffle Bunny goes international! The hilarious and touching final instalment in the Knuffle Bunny series from bestselling, award-winning author Mo Willems.Trixie is growing up! Knuffle Bunny and Trixie are going on a very exciting holiday abroad to visit Oma and Opa in Holland. But when they finally get there, Trixie can't find her best friend Knuffle Bunny anywhere! With the absence of her beloved fluffy friend, everyone tries their best to help Trixie enjoy the rest of her holiday. Soon, she realizes that maybe she doesn't need Knuffle Bunny as much as she thought she did. In fact maybe it's time to set Knuffle Bunny free! An emotional tribute to the Trixie and Knuffle Bunny saga that parents and children will come back to time and time again.Trade ReviewA beautiful and warm story about moving on * Junior *A gentle, consoling tale about facing loss and gaining maturity * Carousel *

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Book SynopsisThe hilarious second instalment in the Knuffle Bunny trilogy from bestselling, award-winning author Mo Willems.In the hilarious second instalment in the Knuffle Bunny trilogy from bestselling, award-winning author Mo Willems, Trixie can't wait to show off her one-of-a-kind Knuffle Bunny at school. But a dreadful surprise awaits Trixie's bunny is not so one-of-a-kind after all! And matters get worse that night when Trixie realizes that she has brought home the WRONG BUNNY! A phone call later, Dad and Trixie are off on a desperate late-night mission to reclaim the real Knuffle Bunny...

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Book SynopsisOne of a series of delightfully humorous award-winning tales for beginner readers from an internationally acclaimed author-illustrator.Gerald is careful. Piggie is not. Piggie cannot help smiling. Gerald can. Gerald worries so that Piggie does not have to. Gerald and Piggie are best friends. In I am Invited to a Party!, Piggie is invited to her first party. But what will she wear? Gerald, the party expert, knows just how to help or does he? Told entirely in speech bubbles with a repetitive use of familiar phrases, this highly original book is perfect for children just learning to read.Trade ReviewHilarious! * The Newcastle Journal *

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Book SynopsisMo Willems, #1New York Timesbestselling, award-winning author-illustrator, zooms in on the smallest things in the universe to explore one of life's most elemental questions in this nonfiction picture book about the relationship between size and scale. Are YOU small? A little question sends readers on a BIG adventure to see the smallest of the small. From an average-size kid . . . to a cookie crumb . . . to a water molecule . . . all the way down to a single quark, readers discover that size is a matter of perspective. The perfect companion title to Mo Willems' breakout title, Are You Big?, this early-learning concept book features bold text, expressive art, and real-world science.

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Book SynopsisPerfect for children just learning to read, this highly original book is told entirely in speech bubbles with a repetitive use of familiar phrases. From the award-winning author of Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!Gerald is careful. Piggie is not.Piggie cannot help smiling. Gerald can.Gerald worries so that Piggie does not have to.Gerald and Piggie are best friends.In Can I Play Too? Gerald and Piggie meet a new friend, Snake, who wants to join in a game of catch. But don't you need arms to catch...? Mo Willems creates another hilarious escapade starring the award-winning duo that will have early readers breaking into laughter from the first page.Trade ReviewFun for anyone to read. -- Nicolette Jones * The Sunday Times *Perfect pacing as always, wonderfully wry humour – ditto, full of heart – tick! and a gentle lesson on inclusivity thrown in. * Red Reading Hub *

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Book SynopsisThe first in the much-loved Knuffle Bunny series, join Trixie, her dad and her favourite stuffed bunny in this award-winning and brilliantly observed cautionary tale.A Caldecott Honor book from the creator of Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus and That Is Not a Good Idea!, this is the brilliantly true-to-life tale of what happens when Daddy's in charge and things go terribly, hilariously wrong. Merging expressive cartoon-esque illustrations with beautiful black-and-white photographs of New York, the visually striking story follows Daddy, Trixie and Knuffle Bunny on their trip to the neighbourhood Laundromat. But their adventure takes a dramatic turn when Trixie realizes somebunny's been left behind... And no matter how hard she tries to tell dad, he just doesn't understand!Trade Reviewa beautiful and warm story about moving on. * Junior Magazine *Stimulating * Early Years Educator *“Charming, funny and just wonderful.” * Times Educational Supplement *

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Book SynopsisOne of a series of delightfully humorous award-winning tales for beginner readers from the internationally acclaimed author-illustrator of Don''t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! and Knuffle Bunny.Gerald is careful. Piggie is not. Piggie cannot help smiling. Gerald can. Gerald worries so that Piggie does not have to. Gerald and Piggie are best friends. In Are You Ready to Play Outside?, Piggie can''t wait to go and play in the sunshine. But will a rainy day ruin all the fun?

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Book SynopsisOne of a series of delightfully humorous award-winning tales for beginner readers from an internationally acclaimed author-illustrator.Gerald is careful. Piggie is not. Piggie cannot help smiling. Gerald can. Gerald worries so that Piggie does not have to. Gerald and Piggie are best friends. In Today I will Fly! Piggie wants to fly. But Gerald knows that she cannot or can she? Told entirely in speech bubbles with a repetitive use of familiar phrases, this highly original book is perfect for children just learning to read.Trade Review"* "In the world of children's books, the biggest new talent to emerge thus far in the '00s is the writer-illustrator Mo Willems." (The New York Times Book Review) * "This picture book demands audience participation... Readers will identify with the pigeon themselves!" (The Bookseller on Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!)"

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Book SynopsisOne of a series of delightfully humorous award-winning tales for beginner readers from an internationally acclaimed author-illustratorGerald is careful. Piggie is not. Piggie cannot help smiling. Gerald can. Gerald worries so that Piggie does not have to. Gerald and Piggie are best friends. In My Friend is Sad, Gerald is sad. How can Piggie be happy if Gerald is sad? Told entirely in speech bubbles with a repetitive use of familiar phrases, this highly original book is perfect for children just learning to read.Trade Review"* "In the world of children's books, the biggest new talent to emerge thus far in the '00s is the writer-illustrator Mo Willems." (The New York Times Book Review) * "This picture book demands audience participation... Readers will identify with the pigeon themselves!" (The Bookseller on Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!)"

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Book SynopsisMo Willems, #1 New York Times best-selling creator and three-time Caldecott Honoree, presents a Pigeon adventure perfect for the littlest readers. In Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!, the pigeon dreamed of driving the titular bus. In this board book, readers will see him deliriously emoting at the thought of driving a plane, a train, a car, and more, all in his uproariously over-the-top style. Say “no!” to all the Pigeon books! Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! Don’t Let the Pigeon Stay Up Late! The Pigeon Wants a Puppy! The Duckling Gets a Cookie!? The Pigeon HAS to Go to School! The Pigeon Will Ride the Rollercoaster! Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Sleigh! For Mo’ amazing books, check out these other great series: Knuffle Bunny Elephant & Piggie Unlimited Squirrels

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Book SynopsisPerfect for children just learning to read, this highly original book is told entirely in speech bubbles with a repetitive use of familiar phrases. From the award-winning author of the multi-million-copy-selling Don''t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!Gerald is careful. Piggie is not.Piggie cannot help smiling. Gerald can.Gerald worries so that Piggie does not have to.Gerald and Piggie are best friends.Piggie has a surprise for Gerald, but he is going to have to wait for it. And Wait. And wait... Mo Willems creates another hilarious escapade starring the award-winning duo that will have early readers breaking into laughter from the first page.

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Book SynopsisAn exceptional tale of an unexceptional monster laugh-out-loud picture-book fun from the creator of Don''t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! and the Knuffle Bunny series.Meet Mo Willems'' latest character, Leonardo the Terrible Monster. Terrible at being a monster, that is. He doesn''t have thousands of teeth, he''s small, he''s cute and, despite his best efforts, he can''t seem to frighten anyone. Then, one day, he meets a nervous boy called Sam and finds out that being a good friend is a whole lot more rewarding than trying to scare the tuna salad out of people!

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Book SynopsisA crafty fox, a butter-wouldn''t-melt-in-her-mouth goose and a band of prophesying little chicks ... sounds like all the right ingredients for another hilarious Mo Willems picture book!This is the story of a hungry fox who meets a plump goose and, ooh!, what an innocent looking goose she is. Just look at those big, doey eyes so trusting! The fox can''t believe his luck so he asks the goose to go for a stroll. The goose, with her angelic face, cannot refuse. Suddenly, a little chick pops up warning the protagonist: That is NOT a good idea! All too late! This fox is on a roll and next, he invites the goose back to his house tucked away in the deep, dark woods, and ... the goose says YES! THAT IS NOT A GOOD IDEA! now, LOTS of little chicks are shouting warnings! But ... just who are they trying to help? The fox or the goose?

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Book SynopsisOne of a series of delightfully humorous award-winning tales for beginner readers from the internationally acclaimed author-illustrator of Don''t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! and Knuffle Bunny.Gerald is careful. Piggie is not. Piggie cannot help smiling. Gerald can. Gerald worries so that Piggie does not have to. Gerald and Piggie are best friends. In Watch Me Throw the Ball!, Gerald is determined to teach Piggie that ball-throwing is a serious business ... but Piggie is just as determined to have serious fun.

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Book SynopsisOne of a series of delightfully humorous award-winning tales for beginner readers from an internationally acclaimed author-illustrator.Gerald is careful. Piggie is not. Piggie cannot help smiling. Gerald can. Gerald worries so that Piggie does not have to. Gerald and Piggie are best friends. In I Will Surprise My Friend!, Gerald and Piggie want to play a game and surprise each other, but the best surprise is the one they least expect.Trade Review"* "In the world of children's books, the biggest new talent to emerge thus far in the '00s is the writer-illustrator Mo Willems." (The New York Times Book Review)"

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Book SynopsisMo Willems' Pigeon is BACK in a hilarious story perfect for those about to start school or nursery.There is no such thing as a bad Mo Willems book The TimesThe Pigeon is about to get SCHOOLED. Do YOU think he should go?Why does the Pigeon have to go to school? He already knows everything! Well ... almost everything. And what if he doesn't like it? What if the teacher doesn't like him? I mean, what if he learns TOO MUCH!?!Trade Review“As the summer holidays begin, and you’re looking for literature to line little stomachs, you are unlikely to find a funnier, jollier, truer book than this on the subject. […] Willems plays with scale and colour to express the pigeon’s feelings in his utterly distinctive illustrations. The words and pictures are as strong as each other. […] This got a big laugh with my one-boy focus group.” * The Times, Children’s Book of the Week *[…] perfect for those starting school [...] * Index Magazine *A hilarious story perfect for anyone feeling a little reluctant about starting at school or nursery. * Mini Travellers *

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Book SynopsisPerfect for children just learning to read, this highly original book is told entirely in speech bubbles with a repetitive use of familiar phrases. From the award-winning author of Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!Gerald is careful. Piggie is not.Piggie cannot help smiling. Gerald can.Gerald worries so that Piggie does not have to.Gerald and Piggie are best friends.Gerald begins to wonder if he is allergic to his best friend. Will he have to stay away from Piggie for ever...?! Mo Willems creates another hilarious escapade starring the award-winning duo that will have early readers breaking into laughter from the first page.Trade ReviewFun for anyone to read. -- Nicolette Jones * The Sunday Times *A very funny story told entirely in short speech bubbles, this is also sweet and accessible. […] Perfect for beginner readers, this is a very appealing next step after picture books. * BookTrust *

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Book SynopsisPerfect for children just learning to read, this highly original book is told entirely in speech bubbles with a repetitive use of familiar phrases. From the award-winning author of Don''t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!Gerald is careful. Piggie is not.Piggie cannot help smiling. Gerald can.Gerald worries so that Piggie does not have to.Gerald and Piggie are best friends.Piggie cannot wait to play her new instrument for Gerald. But is she ready for his reaction...? Mo Willems creates another hilarious escapade starring the award-winning duo that will have early readers breaking into laughter from the first page.

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Book SynopsisCat the Cat has a slumber party with her animal friends in the follow-up to What''s Your Sound, Hound the Hound?, which introduces early concepts through vibrant art, very simple text and repetition. 150,000 first printing.

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Book SynopsisGoldilocks and the Three Dinosaurs is a new take on the fairy-tale classic Goldilocks and the Three Bears, so funny and so original—it could only come from the brilliant mind of Mo Willems, the author/illustrator of Don''t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus and the Elephant and Piggie series. Once upon a time, there were three hungry Dinosaurs: Papa Dinosaur, Mama Dinosaur . . . and a Dinosaur who happened to be visiting from Norway.One day—for no particular reason—they decided to tidy up their house, make the beds, and prepare pudding of varying temperatures. And then—for no particular reason—they decided to go . . . someplace else. They were definitely not setting a trap for some succulent, unsupervised little girl.Definitely not!This hilarious story is perfect for fans of the Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Tales and The True Story of the Three

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