Mo Willems

by Abby Colich, Michael Byers (Illustrations)

Did you know Mo Willems Pigeon character started out as a doodle in a sketchbook? Discover how a writer for childrens television programs went on to become a bestselling children's author.

Genres: Biography, Picture Books, Childrens, Nonfiction

24 pages, Paperback

First published July 1, 2013

About the author

Abby Colich is the author of 50 nonfiction books for children. Born and raised in Indianapolis and a 2004 graduate of Xavier University in Cincinnati, she currently resides in Chicago with her husband and daughter.

Reviews

[Stephanie · Rating 3 out of 5]

Short biography of Mo Willems, one of out favorite authors. The biggest thing we took away from the biography was Willems mission to encourage parents and children to get silly. He wants children to be creative and feel free to use the characters he's developed to create stories. After reading the biography my children immediately found paper and crayons to see who could draw the best Pigeon.

[Tracy · Rating 5 out of 5]

My girls loved to learn about Mo Willems from Abby Colich's book. Her writing style seemed more current and interesting. I was happy my kids loved a non-fiction book, especially a biography, which is sometimes ranked the most boring in our house.

[Cheryl]

Sort of a 'my first' biography. Very short. But, does include index, glossary, etc. I liked learning that Mo wants kids and adults to be silly, have fun, draw his characters having new adventures....

[Emerson and Theodore · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very nice biography of Mo Willems. A good inspiration for young doodlers. Shows a photo of young Mo when he wrote a letter to Charles Schultz saying that he wanted Mr. Schultz's job when he died. I think he got it! He's now one of the top children's authors alive now!

[Maria · Rating 4 out of 5]

Mo Willems is a well known and popular author, best known for his Pigeon books and Elephant and Piggie books. Provides just enough information about his upbringing, career choices, and how it is that he stumbled upon writing material for children.

[Niki · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good beginning biography for kids.

[Nawal NK · Rating 5 out of 5]

I got to say, he's a pretty interesting man. I will probably read more detailed book about him.

[Jana · Rating 4 out of 5]

Nice, easy to read biography about the popular writer of children's books

[Marjorie Cummings · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great for an author study. This book tells about author Mo Willems and how he became an author.