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Apr

A Rival For Pigeon In Willems' New 'Duckling'

Morning Edition, Tuesday, April 24, 2012 at 0am

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Jul

I Will Take a Nap! by Mo Willems

Barnes & Noble Booksellers - Cranberry, Tuesday, July 21, 2015 at 11am

I Will Take A Nap! (An Elephant and Piggie Book) by Mo Willems, Mo Willems (Illustrator)

Storytime Gerald and Piggie are best friends. Gerald is tired,cranky and wants to take a nap. Will Piggie be in his dreams or will she keep him from napping and dreaming all together? (added from Barnes & Noble)

May

Drop-In Storytime (ages 3-5) - KNUFFLE BUNNY

Storybook Cove, Tuesday, May 12, 2015 at 10:30am

DROP-IN STORYTIME - Knuffle Bunny Ages 3-5 Tuesday, MAY 12 10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Come listen to some Knuffle Bunny stories and do a coloring activity. NO RESERVATIONS NEEDED

Location: Street: Storybook Cove Event Room Additional: Hanover Mall - 1775 Washington Street City: Hanover, Province: Massachusetts Postal Code: 02339-1655 Country: United States (added from IndieBound)… (more)

Feb

Mo Willems presents and signs Waiting is Not Easy

Vroman's Bookstore, Thursday, February 5, 2015 at 11am

PLEASE NOTE: We apologize but we are no longer taking class reservations for this event! 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 Waiting Is Not Easy!, Piggie has a surprise for Gerald, but he is going to have to wait for it. And Wait. And wait some more... (Disney Press) A Vroman’s favorite stops by this afternoon with his latest delightful Elephant & Piggie story! Those wishing to get books signed will be asked to purchase at least one copy of the author's most recent title from Vroman's. For each purchased copy of the newest title, customers may bring up to three copies from home to be signed. This policy applies to all Vroman's Bookstore events unless otherwise noted. Save your Vroman's receipt; it will be checked when you enter the signing line.

Location: Street: 695 E. Colorado Blvd City: Pasadena, Province: California Postal Code: 91101 Country: United States (added from IndieBound)… (more)

Feb

Please Join Us as We Read

Barnes & Noble Booksellers - Palm Valley Pavillions West, Tuesday, February 3, 2015 at 11am

The Pigeon Wants a Puppy! by Mo Willems, Mo Willems (Illustrator)
I Love Dogs! by Sue Stainton, Bob Staake (Illustrator)

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Oct

MONSTER MASH STORYTIME

Book People, Saturday, October 25, 2014 at 11:30am

Monsters get a pretty bad rap. After all, they are hideous and scary and love squeezing their big hairy monster bodies into the tiny crawl spaces beneath our beds. But aren't they also awfully fun to read stories about? Come down this morning to find out more as we read Leonardo the Terrible Monster and other monsteriffic tales. This morning at 11:30 AM.

Location: Street: 603 N Lamar Blvd City: Austin, Province: Texas Postal Code: 78703-5413 Country: United States (added from IndieBound)… (more)

May

The Pigeon Needs a Bath by Mo Willems -- Storytime and Craft

Auntie's Bookstore, Saturday, May 17, 2014 at 11am

He wanted to drive a bus, stay up late and eat a hot dog, but nobody ever said anything about taking a bath. Come listen to the newest hilarious story by Mo Willems and take part in some great activities.

Location: Street: Auntie's Bookstore/Children's Additional: 402 W Main Ave City: Spokane, Province: Washington Postal Code: 99201-0214 Country: United States (added from IndieBound)… (more)

May

Saturday, May 17, 10AM - 4PM: Indies First Storytime Day!

Wild Rumpus Books for Young Readers, Saturday, May 17, 2014 at 10am

In celebration of Children's Book Week, Wild Rumpus is hosting a doozy of a line-up of awesome authors. But this time, they won't be reading books they've written. They'll each pick their all time favorite stories and read them aloud. It's an all day storytime extravaganza! Here's the schedule for the day. Come to one or come to all! 10:00AM: Stephanie Watson (reading It's a Tiger by David LaRochelle and To Be Like the Sun by Susan Marie Swanson) 10:30AM: Lauren Stringer (reading Spork, Virginia Wolf and Mr. Flux by Kyo Maclear) 11:00AM: Phyllis Root (reading picture books) 11:30AM: Sheila O'Connor (reading Sheila Rae, the Brave by Kevin Henkes and Where Does the Night Hide by Nancy Carlstrom) 12:00PM: Anne Ursu (reading Toot Toot Zoom! by Phyllis Root and The Best Pet of All by David LaRochelle) 12:30PM: William Alexander 1-1:30PM: INTERMISSION 1:30PM: Debra Frasier (reading Miss Rumphius by Barbara Cooney and Deer Dancer by Mary Lyn Ray and Lauren Stringer) 2:00PM: Nancy Carlson (reading Boss Baby by Marla Frazee and One Monday Morning by Uri Shulevitz) 2:30PM: Pat Schmatz (reading the opening pages of The Outsiders by S. E. Hinton) 3:00PM: Erin Soderberg (reading The Day the Crayons Quit by Drew Daywalt and Leonardo the Terrible Monster by Mo Willems) 3:30PM: Stephen Shaskan (reading Moo! by David LaRochelle and Mike Wohnoutka and Freight train by Donald Crews)

Location: Street: 2720 West 43rd St. City: Minneapolis, Province: Minnesota Postal Code: 55410-1643 Country: United States (added from IndieBound)… (more)

Apr

MO WILLEMS STORYTIME!

Book People, Saturday, April 19, 2014 at 11:30am

SAT, APR 19 at 11:30AM

Our prolific pal Mo Willems never fails to entertain. And we simply adore this brand-new bookabout PIGEON in which Pigeon DOESN'T need to take a bath but which is confusingly and INCORRECTLY titled The Pigeon Needs a Bath. So come on down to the store this morning and enjoy the latest adventures and protestations of our favorite Pigeon and other hilarious stories from the mind of Mr. Mo Willems. This morning at 11:30.

Location: Street: 603 N Lamar Blvd City: Austin, Province: Texas Postal Code: 78703-5413 Country: United States (added from IndieBound)… (more)

Feb

Kindness Matters Storytime!

Barnes & Noble Booksellers - Warwick, Thursday, February 20, 2014 at 10:30am

Should I Share My Ice Cream? (an Elephant and Piggie Book) by Mo Willems

Storytime Join us as we read Should I Share My Ice Cream for our Kindness Matters Storytime. (added from Barnes & Noble)

Nov

英語絵本　リーダーズ・シアター！　第9回

bookhouse Jinbocho ブックハウス神保町, Sunday, November 17, 2013 at 1:30pm

Can I Play Too?
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Willems, Mo

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1968-02-11

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New Orleans, Louisiana, USA

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New Orleans, Louisiana, USA

Northampton, Massachusetts, USA

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New York University, Tisch School of the Arts

Trinity Episcopal School

Isidore Newman School

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animator

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children's book author

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Theodor Suess Geisel Medal (2008 ∙ 2009)

Caldecott Honor (2004, 2005, 2008 (2004 ∙ 2005 ∙ 2008)

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Mo Willems was born on February 11 in 1968 and raised in New Orleans. He attended Tisch School of the Arts through New York University, graduating cum laude. He began his career as a writer and animator for Sesame Street, and then went on to create two cartoon series: "The Off-Beats" for Nickelodeon's "Kablam!" and "Sheep in the Big City" for Cartoon Network. Since 2003, Willems has authored numerous books for young children.

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