Mo Willems is an American artist who creates children's books, cartoons, works in the theater and on television. His characters Zainka, Dove, Elephant and Pig are known to children and their parents around the world. . Mo cartoons such as Sheep in the Big City and The Off-Beats are constantly shown on 2x2 and Nickelodeon .
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| Date of Birth | February 11, 1968 (51 years old) |
| Place of Birth | New Orleans , USA |
| Citizenship |  USA |
| Nationality | USA |
| Occupation | American writer, author and illustrator of children's books, animator |
| Spouse | Cheryl Camp |
| Awards and prizes | 3 Caldecott Honors prizes, 2 Geisel medals, 6 Emmy prizes |
| Site | mowillems.com |
Biography
Mo Willems began his career as an author and animator in the long-running series Sesame Street , for which he received 6 Emmy awards, after which he created his own series Sheep in the Big City and The Eccentric Family ( The Off-Beats).
Soon, Mo became the chief writer on Cartoon Network , where he wrote the show The Secret Team of Our Yard ( Codename: Kids Next Door ). At this time, Mo Willems began to create children's books. The debut was the story “Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!”, Which instantly became a super bestseller (New York Times Bestseller). For this book, Moe received his first literary prize (Caldecott Honor in 2004). The following year, the book appeared Zainka (Knuffle Bunny: a Cautionary Tale), which received the same prize. The continuation of the story “Also Zainka” (Knuffle Bunny Too: a Case of Mistaken Identity) again brought Mo the same prestigious award for children's illustrators in 2008.
Soon, Mo began working on a series of Elephant and Piggie, which brought four more prestigious awards, namely Theodor Suess Geisel Meda Medals (2008 and 2009).
Mo's drawings, wire sculptures, and sculputre have exhibited in numerous galleries and museums across the nation and his graphic story about his family experiences during 9-11 for DC comics resides in the Library of Congress' permanent collection.
Mo also wrote the libretto for the musical Zainka (Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Musical).
The monumental sculpture of The Red Elephant, created by Mo, can be seen in the courtyard of the Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art.
Literature
Mo is the author of books:
- Are You Ready to Play Outside?
- Watch Me Throw the Ball!
- Pigs Make Me Sneeze!
- Don’t let the dove drive the bus (Eng .: Don’t let the Pigeon to drive the bus!) M .: Career Press .: - 32s. - ISBN 978-5-00074-057-6
- The Pigeon wants a puppy!
- Zainka (Eng .: Knuffle Bunny) M .: Career Press .: - 32s. - ISBN 978-5-904946-60-9
- Elephants Cannot Dance!
- I am going!
- Can I Play Too?
- We Are In a Book!
- I Broke My Trunk!
- Should I Share My Ice Cream?
- Happy Pig Day!
- Listen to My Trumpet!
- Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed
- Big Frog Can't Fit In: A pop-up book
- Cat the cat series
- Cat the Cat, Who Is That?
- Let's Say Hi to Friends Who Fly
- What's Your Sound, Hound the Hound?
- Time to Sleep, Sheep the Sheep!
- City Dog, Country Frog (2010, Hyperion Books)
Mo is a co-author of books:
- My favorite animal (Eng .: What's Your Favorite Animal?) M.: Career Press.: - 32s.— ISBN 978-5-00074-070-5
Cartoons
- The Man Who Yelled (1990)
- Cartoon Network Europe “Closedown” (design) (1993)
- Sesame Street (various shorts) (1993-1999)
- Crazy Owen (promo for Cartoon Network) (1995)
- Nickelodeon "Rhino ID" (design) (1996)
- The Offbeats (1996-1998)
- Short Films by Short People (show open) (1997)
Articles about him
- Susan Larson, “Local writers continue to rack up awards”, Times-Picayune, January 23, 2008.
- Maria C. Montoya, "Mo Willems, author and former 'Sesame Street' writer, visits New Orleans," Times-Picayune, June 22, 2011.
- Publishing Success is Child's Play for Mo Willems '86, Isidore Newman School, September 30, 2009.
- "New York Times: Weddings: Mo Willems and Cheryl Camp." The New York Times, Style Section. 1997-09-28.
- Pigeon Presents: You Can Never Find a Rickshaw When it Monsoons
- Mo Willems' biography
- Mo Willems at the Internet Movie Database
- Garner, Dwight (2005-05-15). "New York Times Book Review: Inside the List." The New York Times. Retrieved 2010-05-12.
- Handy, Bruce (2006-11-12). New York Times Book Review: Churlish Critters. The New York Times. Retrieved 2010-05-12.
- American Library Association: Caldecott Medal and Honor Books
- (Theodor Seuss) Geisel Award: Past Winners
- "A Conversation With Mo Willems." School Library Journal. 2009-11-18.
- National Public Radio (NPR): Stories featuring Mo Williams
- Carnegie Medal for Excellence in Children's Video: Past Winners
- Carnegie Medal for Excellence in Children's Video: Current Winner, 2010
- National Center for Children's Illustrated Literature: Mo Willems