Mo Willems Quotes

A book, being a physical object, engenders a certain respect that zipping electrons cannot. Because you cannot turn a book off, because you have to hold it in your hands, because a book sits there, waiting for you, whether you think you want it or not, because of all these things, a book is a friend. It’s not just the content, but the physical being of a book that is there for you always and unconditionally.

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

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

"I bet your mom would let me."
-Pigeon, Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus-

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

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

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

Aggle flabble kabble . . . snurp?

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

First of all, I'm not even tired.

"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.]"

I Want A Puppy! Right Here! Right Now!

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.

My favorite book is my next one. I’m always hoping to make my next book my best one.

She went boneless.