Willems, Mo
Overview
| Works: | 705 works in 2,279 publications in 12 languages and 184,282 library holdings |
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| Genres: | Fiction Juvenile works Picture books Humorous fiction Readers (Publications) High interest-low vocabulary books Interviews Drama Pictorial works Children's films |
| Roles: | Author, Narrator, Illustrator, Interviewee, Animator , Artist, Book designer, Creator, Director, Draftsman, Actor, Author of introduction, Other, Librettist |
| Classifications: | PS3623.I555, E |
Publication Timeline
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Most widely held works about
Mo Willems
- Mo Willems by Abby Colich( Book )
- Don't pigeonhole me! : two decades of the Mo Willems sketchbook by Mo Willems( Book )
- You can never find a rickshaw when it monsoons : the world on one cartoon a day by Mo Willems( Book )
- Mo Willems : award-winning children's author and animator by Paula Morrow( )
- Don't let the pigeon stay up late! by Mo Willems( Visual )
- Sunday morning( Visual )
- Something about the author. facts and pictures about authors and illustrators of books for young people by Maikue Vang( )
- Something about the author( )
- Children's literature review. excerpts from reviews, criticism, and commentary on books for children and young people by Tom Burns( )
- Seriously silly : a decade of art and whimsy by Mo Willems( Book )
- The duckling gets a cookie!? : and more stories by Mo Willems( Visual )
- You can never find a rickshaw when it monsoons : the world on one cartoon a day : a travelogue by Mo Willems( Book )
- The world on one cartoon a day : a travelogue by Mo Willems( Book )
- Getting to know Mo Willems( Visual )
- Drawings from the travel sketchbook by Mo Willems( Book )
- The red truck by Mo Willems( Book )
- Willems, Mo( Visual )
- Mo Willems( Book )
- Commuting penguins and other doodles by Mo Willems( Book )
- Mo Willems Resource Kit( )
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Most widely held works by
Mo Willems
Don't let the pigeon drive the bus by
Mo Willems(
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80 editions published between 2003 and 2019 in 7 languages and held by 6,356 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
No matter how hard he pleads and begs, the pigeon is not supposed to drive the bus while the driver is away, but pigeon tries every persuasive trick a young child knows to get you to say, "Yes."
80 editions published between 2003 and 2019 in 7 languages and held by 6,356 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
No matter how hard he pleads and begs, the pigeon is not supposed to drive the bus while the driver is away, but pigeon tries every persuasive trick a young child knows to get you to say, "Yes."
Knuffle Bunny : a cautionary tale by
Mo Willems(
Recording
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41 editions published between 2001 and 2015 in 3 languages and held by 5,624 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A trip to the laundromat leads to a momentous occasion when Trixie, too young to speak words, realizes that something important is missing and struggles to explain the problem to her father. Using a combination of muted black-and-white photographs and expressive illustrations, this book tells a true-to-life tale about what happens when Daddy's in charge and things go terribly, hilariously wrong
41 editions published between 2001 and 2015 in 3 languages and held by 5,624 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A trip to the laundromat leads to a momentous occasion when Trixie, too young to speak words, realizes that something important is missing and struggles to explain the problem to her father. Using a combination of muted black-and-white photographs and expressive illustrations, this book tells a true-to-life tale about what happens when Daddy's in charge and things go terribly, hilariously wrong
Knuffle Bunny too : a case of mistaken identity by
Mo Willems(
Book
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18 editions published between 2004 and 2013 in English and held by 5,177 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Trixie can't wait to bring her one-of-a-kind Knuffle Bunny to school and show him off to everyone. But when she gets there, she sees something awful: Sonja has the same bunny. Suddenly, Knuffle Bunny doesn't seem so one-of-a-kind anymore. Chaos ensues until the bunnies are taken away by Ms. Greengrove. After school, Trixie finally gets her beloved bunny back. But in the middle of the night, Trixie realizes something. She has the wrong bunny! Daddy comes to the rescue again as a midnight swap is arranged with the other bunny, the other little girl, and the other daddy. Needless to say, the daddies are not very happy. By the end of the story Trixie has her beloved bunny back, but she has also gained something new: her very first best friend. In the tradition of the Caldecott Honor-winner KNUFFLE BUNNY: A CAUTIONARY TALE, this is another heartfelt, hilarious picture book that children (and their parents) will love.--Publisher information
18 editions published between 2004 and 2013 in English and held by 5,177 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Trixie can't wait to bring her one-of-a-kind Knuffle Bunny to school and show him off to everyone. But when she gets there, she sees something awful: Sonja has the same bunny. Suddenly, Knuffle Bunny doesn't seem so one-of-a-kind anymore. Chaos ensues until the bunnies are taken away by Ms. Greengrove. After school, Trixie finally gets her beloved bunny back. But in the middle of the night, Trixie realizes something. She has the wrong bunny! Daddy comes to the rescue again as a midnight swap is arranged with the other bunny, the other little girl, and the other daddy. Needless to say, the daddies are not very happy. By the end of the story Trixie has her beloved bunny back, but she has also gained something new: her very first best friend. In the tradition of the Caldecott Honor-winner KNUFFLE BUNNY: A CAUTIONARY TALE, this is another heartfelt, hilarious picture book that children (and their parents) will love.--Publisher information
Don't let the pigeon stay up late! by
Mo Willems(
Book
)
29 editions published between 2003 and 2020 in English and Chinese and held by 5,097 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Needing to brush his teeth, a bus driver asks the reader to make sure that the pigeon goes to bed on time--but the bird has many excuses about why it should stay awake
29 editions published between 2003 and 2020 in English and Chinese and held by 5,097 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Needing to brush his teeth, a bus driver asks the reader to make sure that the pigeon goes to bed on time--but the bird has many excuses about why it should stay awake
The pigeon wants a puppy! by
Mo Willems(
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16 editions published between 2008 and 2019 in 4 languages and held by 4,965 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"He really, really, REALLY wants one. He'll take really good care of it! What's the matter--don't you want him to be happy? The latest book in the best-selling Pigeon series is the funniest one yet."--Résumé de l'éditeur
16 editions published between 2008 and 2019 in 4 languages and held by 4,965 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"He really, really, REALLY wants one. He'll take really good care of it! What's the matter--don't you want him to be happy? The latest book in the best-selling Pigeon series is the funniest one yet."--Résumé de l'éditeur
The pigeon finds a hot dog! by
Mo Willems(
Book
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39 editions published between 2004 and 2020 in 4 languages and held by 4,827 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Pigeon learns about sharing when a curious duckling keeps asking questions about the hot dog Pigeon has found
39 editions published between 2004 and 2020 in 4 languages and held by 4,827 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Pigeon learns about sharing when a curious duckling keeps asking questions about the hot dog Pigeon has found
Naked mole rat gets dressed by
Mo Willems(
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16 editions published between 2009 and 2018 in English and Chinese and held by 4,066 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Wilbur, a naked mole rat who likes to wear clothes, is forced to go before the wise community elder, who surprises the other naked mole rats with his pronouncement
16 editions published between 2009 and 2018 in English and Chinese and held by 4,066 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Wilbur, a naked mole rat who likes to wear clothes, is forced to go before the wise community elder, who surprises the other naked mole rats with his pronouncement
Your pal Mo Willems presents Leonardo the terrible monster by
Mo Willems(
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15 editions published between 2005 and 2010 in English and held by 3,966 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Leonardo is a terrible monster--he can't seem to frighten anyone. When he discovers the perfect nervous little boy, will he scare the lunch out of him? Or will he think of something better?
15 editions published between 2005 and 2010 in English and held by 3,966 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Leonardo is a terrible monster--he can't seem to frighten anyone. When he discovers the perfect nervous little boy, will he scare the lunch out of him? Or will he think of something better?
We are in a book! by
Mo Willems(
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22 editions published between 2010 and 2017 in 7 languages and held by 3,615 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Gerald and Piggie discover the joy of being read. But what will happen when the book ends?--Résumé de l'éditeur
22 editions published between 2010 and 2017 in 7 languages and held by 3,615 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Gerald and Piggie discover the joy of being read. But what will happen when the book ends?--Résumé de l'éditeur
Edwina, the dinosaur who didn't know she was extinct by
Mo Willems(
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9 editions published between 2006 and 2014 in English and held by 3,511 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Everyone in town loves Edwina the dinosaur except one little boy who is determined to prove to everyone, including Edwina, that dinosaurs are extinct
9 editions published between 2006 and 2014 in English and held by 3,511 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Everyone in town loves Edwina the dinosaur except one little boy who is determined to prove to everyone, including Edwina, that dinosaurs are extinct
There is a bird on your head! by
Mo Willems(
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30 editions published between 2007 and 2016 in 4 languages and held by 3,323 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Meet Elephant Gerald and Piggie. 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 discovers that there is something worse than a bird on our head - two birds on your head! Can Piggie help her best friend?
30 editions published between 2007 and 2016 in 4 languages and held by 3,323 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Meet Elephant Gerald and Piggie. 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 discovers that there is something worse than a bird on our head - two birds on your head! Can Piggie help her best friend?
Are you ready to play outside? by
Mo Willems(
Book
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11 editions published between 2008 and 2013 in English and held by 2,934 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Friends Elephant and Piggie are playing outside when it starts to rain, and then they must decide what to do
11 editions published between 2008 and 2013 in English and held by 2,934 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Friends Elephant and Piggie are playing outside when it starts to rain, and then they must decide what to do
The duckling gets a cookie!? by
Mo Willems(
Book
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17 editions published between 2012 and 2014 in English and held by 2,932 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Pigeon is very angry when the duckling gets a cookie just by asking politely
17 editions published between 2012 and 2014 in English and held by 2,932 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Pigeon is very angry when the duckling gets a cookie just by asking politely
My friend is sad by
Mo Willems(
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30 editions published between 2007 and 2019 in 5 languages and held by 2,763 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
When Gerald the Elephant is sad, Piggie is determined cheer him up, but finds after many tries that it only takes the simplest thing to change Gerald's mood
30 editions published between 2007 and 2019 in 5 languages and held by 2,763 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
When Gerald the Elephant is sad, Piggie is determined cheer him up, but finds after many tries that it only takes the simplest thing to change Gerald's mood
The pigeon needs a bath! by
Mo Willems(
Book
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13 editions published between 2014 and 2017 in English and held by 2,706 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"The Pigeon is dirty and he needs a bath, but he won't go willingly"--
13 editions published between 2014 and 2017 in English and held by 2,706 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"The Pigeon is dirty and he needs a bath, but he won't go willingly"--
Goldilocks and the three dinosaurs by
Mo Willems(
Book
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24 editions published between 2012 and 2016 in English and Chinese and held by 2,700 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The wacky story of three dinosaurs, including a visitor from Norway, who insist that they have not tidied up their home and prepared yummy pudding in order to trap a tasty little girl
24 editions published between 2012 and 2016 in English and Chinese and held by 2,700 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The wacky story of three dinosaurs, including a visitor from Norway, who insist that they have not tidied up their home and prepared yummy pudding in order to trap a tasty little girl
That is not a good idea! by
Mo Willems(
Book
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25 editions published between 2013 and 2018 in 4 languages and held by 2,681 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A surprising lesson about the importance of listening to one's inner gosling ensues when a very hungry fox issues a dinner invitation to a very plump goose
25 editions published between 2013 and 2018 in 4 languages and held by 2,681 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A surprising lesson about the importance of listening to one's inner gosling ensues when a very hungry fox issues a dinner invitation to a very plump goose
I broke my trunk! by
Mo Willems(
Book
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11 editions published between 2011 and 2016 in English and Korean and held by 2,639 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Gerald the elephant tells his best friend Piggie a long, crazy story about how he broke his trunk
11 editions published between 2011 and 2016 in English and Korean and held by 2,639 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Gerald the elephant tells his best friend Piggie a long, crazy story about how he broke his trunk
Let's go for a drive! by
Mo Willems(
Book
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20 editions published between 2012 and 2017 in English and Korean and held by 2,634 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Elephant Gerald and Piggie want to go for a drive, but as Gerald thinks of one thing after another that they will have to take along, they come to realize that they lack the most important thing of all
20 editions published between 2012 and 2017 in English and Korean and held by 2,634 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Elephant Gerald and Piggie want to go for a drive, but as Gerald thinks of one thing after another that they will have to take along, they come to realize that they lack the most important thing of all
Knuffle Bunny free : an unexpected diversion by
Mo Willems(
Book
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17 editions published between 2010 and 2014 in English and Korean and held by 2,621 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
While traveling with her family to Holland to visit her grandparents, Trixie once again loses her beloved Knuffle Bunny
17 editions published between 2010 and 2014 in English and Korean and held by 2,621 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
While traveling with her family to Holland to visit her grandparents, Trixie once again loses her beloved Knuffle Bunny
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Related Identities
- Gerald (Fictitious character : Willems)
- Piggie (Fictitious character : Willems)
- Hyperion Books for Children Publisher
- Campoy, F. Isabel Translator
- Willems, Trixie Actor Narrator
- Weston Woods Studios Distributor
- Scholastic Inc
- List, Pete Animator Director
- Gagne, Paul R. 1956- Producer Director Editor
- Huff, Scotty Arranger Proofreader Musician Composer
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Associated Subjects
Anger Animals Bedtime Begging Birds Books and reading Bribery Bus drivers Buses Clothing and dress Complaints (Rhetoric) Cookies Dinosaurs Disappointment Ducks Elementary schools Elephants Etiquette Fathers and daughters Friendship Friendship in children Frustration Geese Gerald (Fictitious character : Willems) Humorous stories Identity (Psychology) Imagination Individuality in children Laundry Lost articles Monsters Naked mole rat Parent and child Persuasion (Rhetoric) Picture books Picture books for children Pigeons Piggie (Fictitious character : Willems) Pleading Puppies Rodents Schools Self-service laundries Sharing Speech Stuffed animals (Toys) Swine Toys Trucks Wit and humor, Juvenile
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Alternative Names
Mo Willems Amerikaans schrijver
Mō Wiremuzu
Willems, Mo
Willems, Mo, 1968-
Wiremuzu, Mō 1968-
Виллемс, Мо
Уиллемс М. 1968-
וילמס, מו 1968-
مو ويليمز
مو ويليمز، 1968-
مو ویلمس
윌렘스, 모 1968-
ウィレムズ, モー
モー・ウィレムズ
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