Commended for Capitol Choices: Noteworthy Books for Children and Teens (Up to Seven) 2013 and Parents Choice Awards (Spring) (2008-Up) (Picture Book) 2012.

Mo Willems (www.pigeonpresents.com), a number one "New York Times "best-selling author and illustrator, has been awarded a Caldecott Honor on three occasions (for "Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!," "Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Tale," and "Knuffle Bunny Too: A Case of Mistaken Identity"). "Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!" was also an inaugural inductee into the Indies Choice Picture Book Hall of Fame. And his celebrated Elephant Piggie early reader series has been awarded the Theodor Seuss Geisel Medal on two occasions (for "There Is a Bird on Your Head! "and "Are You Ready to Play Outside?") as well as an Honor (for We Are in a Book!). Other favorites include "Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed" and "City Dog, Country Frog," illustrated by Jon J Muth. Mo began his career on "Sesame Street," where he garnered six Emmy Awards. He lives with his family in Massachusetts.