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American children's books illustrator and writer

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Mo Willems (born February 11, 1968) is an American writer, animator, voice actor, and children's book author. His work includes creating the animated television series Sheep in the Big City for Cartoon Network, working on Sesame Street and The Off-Beats, and creating the children's book series Elephant and Piggie. Willems was born in the Chicago suburb of Des Plaines, Illinois and was raised in New Orleans, where he graduated from Trinity Episcopal School and the Isidore Newman School. He graduated cum laude The third book also won the Indies Choice Book Award for Children's Illustrated Book.

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There are always exceptions,' replied Flea. 'They are what make you exceptional.

It's the middle of the day in China!

The first bowl of chocolate pudding was too hot, but Goldilocks ate it all anyway because, hey, it's chocolate pudding, right?

You have made my day a little better, and I hope I have made your day a little better, too

If you ever find yourself in the wrong story, leave.

She went boneless.

Conditions may vary. We will strive to make your stay as comfortable as possible. However there will be turbulence. There will be unexpected events. There will be human error. Fortunately, we are happy to provide you love. At no extra cost.

I always say, 'Books beat boredom,' said Amanda wisely.

People think, ‘Hey, I love kids, I want to write children’s books.’ But they think children are happy. That’s their first mistake.

And the moral for Dinosaurs is: Lock the Back Door!

The difference between children and adults is that they're shorter - not dumber.

"We create our work for children not because they're "cute," but because they're human beings, deserving of respect."

"People think, Hey, I love kids, I want to write children’s books. But they think children are happy. That’s their first mistake. [Messinger, Jonathan. "Guilt for dinner: The Mo Willems interview." Hipsqueak. 5 May 2011. Web. 18 November 2011.]"

First of all, I'm not even tired.

All of the life-changing awesome
words and pictures and ideas
inside your library are useless
without just one word outside
your library: Open.