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Mo Willems Activities, Crafts and Author Spotlight

November 4, 2022 by Mommy Evolution 17 Comments

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If you have kids, you’re going to want to check out these Mo Willems activities and crafts!

Some authors create such a wonderful mass of work they deserve their own special post. This week, I’m spotlighting Mo Willems, who has infused humor kids love with an artistic simplicity that seems deceptively easy in his books.

Mo Willems just gets what makes kids giggle, laugh and get engaged. He doesn’t rely on extravagant artwork but rather uses his characters in such a targeted way that they carry the story without any additional fanfare.

Be sure to check out our other book lists for kids!

You can find Mo Willems books at your local library or purchase through the affiliate links provided for your convenience.

Mo Willems Activities, Crafts and Author Spotlight

Mo Willems Spotlight: Crafts, Activities & Books Round-Up!

We first discovered Mo Willems not through his wildly popular pigeon series (Don’t Let The Pigeon Drive the Bus) but rather through his daughter’s beloved Knuffle Bunny, where Trixie loses her stuffed animal at the laundromat but can’t talk yet so she can’t tell her dad.

We happened to get the book along with the Audio CD, which is top notch.

As my son turned five, we latched on to Elephant and Piggie, who are part of an ongoing series for Mo Willems and now he is reading the series on his own!

See all of Mo Willems’ books! Visit his Amazon Author Page.

OUR FAVORITE Mo WILLEMS BOOKS

Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Tale

Using a combination of muted black-and-white photographs and expressive illustrations, this stunning book tells a brilliantly true-to-life tale about what happens when Daddy's in charge and things go terribly, hilariously wrong.

Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!

When a bus driver takes a break from his route, a very unlikely volunteer springs up to take his place-a pigeon!

But you've never met one like this before. As he pleads, wheedles, and begs his way through the book, children will love being able to answer back and decide his fate.

A Big Guy Took My Ball! (An Elephant and Piggie Book)

Piggie is devastated when a big guy takes her ball! Gerald is big, too...but is he big enough to help his best friend?

The Pigeon Needs a Bath!

The Pigeon really needs a bath! Except, the Pigeon's not so sure about that. Besides, he took a bath last month! Maybe.

It's going to take some serious convincing to try and get the Pigeon to take the plunge.

Should I Share My Ice Cream?

Using vocabulary that is perfect for beginning readers (and vetted by an early-learning specialist), Mo Willems has crafted a funny story about the challenges of doing the right thing.

Fans of the Geisel Award-winning duo will eagerly eat it up!

The Pigeon HAS to Go to School!

Why does the Pigeon have to go to school?

He already knows everything! And what if he doesn't like it? What if the teacher doesn't like him? What if he learns TOO MUCH!?!

Ask not for whom the school bell rings; it rings for the Pigeon!

An Elephant & Piggie Biggie!

Mo Willems, a #1 New York Times bestselling author and illustrator, celebrates ten years of Elephant & Piggie in this special bind-up collection.

Mo Willems Crafts and Activities

Easter Craft Ideas - Knuffle Bunny craft

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This and That at the Library

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First Graders HEART Mo Willems

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Virtual Book Club Activities - The pigeon wants a puppy by Mo Willems

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Learn to Draw with Mo Willems

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"There Is a Bird on Your Head!"

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Knuffle Bunny cupcakes

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It's All About the Pigeon. {I Love Mo. 2nd Edition}

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There Is a Bird on Your Head!

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Pigeon T-Shirt, Inspired by Mo Willems

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Squeeze Painting Hot Dog Craft

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Elephant and Piggie Party.

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Naked Mole Rat Play Dough Activity

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Fun With Elephant & Piggie: Cardboard Tube Piggie

Photo Credit: creativefamilyfun.net

Easy DIY Dinosaur Feet

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Fun With Elephant & Piggie: Cardboard Tube Elephant

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How to Pick the Perfect Mo Willems Book for Any Age

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Pigeon & Duckling Book Extension Activity

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Mo Willems Books: Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus Rhyming Activity

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Knuffle Bunny Art Project for Kids

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About Mo Willems

A three-time Caldecott Honor winner for Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!, Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Tale, and Knuffle Bunny Too: A Case of Mistaken Identity, Mo Willems has also won two Geisel Medals for There is a Bird on Your Head! and Are You Ready to Play Outside?

And his books are perennial New York Times bestsellers. Before he turned to children’s books, Mo was a writer and animator on Sesame Street, where he won six Emmy Awards. Mo lives with his family in Massachusetts.

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Comments

  1. Life Breath Present says

    August 11, 2014 at 9:35 am

    Haha! We just returned a Mi Wullems book, Time to Per. It was a fun read. Now I’ll have to certainly look for other if his books! 🙂

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    • Jennifer says

      August 16, 2014 at 1:59 pm

      Oh definitely do!!!!! He’s an absolute fave in our house and has grown with my kids as their reading tastes change.

      Reply
  2. PlayDrMom says

    August 11, 2014 at 4:08 pm

    Great list of books and ideas! Thanks SO much for including one of my posts!

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    • Jennifer says

      August 16, 2014 at 2:01 pm

      Absolutely! Love all of these ideas. And of course, Mo Willems rocks!

      Reply
  3. Lauren says

    August 22, 2014 at 10:02 am

    we love mo willems books in my house!! These craft ideas are great! Pinning for later!

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  4. Jodie @ Growing Book by Book says

    August 22, 2014 at 10:11 am

    We love Mo Willems. Such a talented author/illustrator. His Elephant and Piggie series is perfect for beginning readers.

    Reply
  5. Heather H says

    June 4, 2015 at 9:38 pm

    We love Mo Willems here as well. The Elephant & Piggie books worked well for us as a parent-child joint read aloud. I had no idea that there were so many activities to go along with his books – great roundup!

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    • Jennifer Hughes says

      June 5, 2015 at 10:53 am

      There are so much more activities you can do… but these are some favorites 🙂

      Reply
  6. Jerusha (@TheDisneyChef) says

    June 5, 2015 at 10:59 am

    I adore Mo Willems and so does my son. We are a pigeon-obsessed family for sure. In fact, whenever one of us leaves the house and the kids stay behind, like when their father goes to work or when I go to the gym, our tradition is to have everybody stand on the front porch and yell our own “pigeon jokes.” Things like “don’t let pigeon be late for work!” or “don’t let pigeon be crazy at Zumba class!”

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    • Jennifer Hughes says

      June 5, 2015 at 12:19 pm

      OMG. That’s awesome!!!! Made me smile 😀

      Reply
  7. Brittany says

    June 17, 2015 at 1:22 pm

    Great list – we just recently discovered Elephant and Piggie, so I know my son will love these activities! Stopping by via the Kid Lit Blog Hop!

    Reply
    • Jennifer Hughes says

      June 17, 2015 at 4:43 pm

      We ADORE Elephant and Piggie. And made getting my son to start reading that much easier 🙂 Happy reading!

      Reply
  8. Emma says

    June 29, 2015 at 4:09 am

    Mo Willems is our favorite! Even after reading him 1000s of times (maybe more, lol!) my daughter and I both still get a kick out of that pigeon!

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  9. Emily says

    August 19, 2016 at 9:40 am

    These look so fun!! We will definitely have to check them out!!

    Reply
  10. samantha says

    August 23, 2016 at 7:53 pm

    We love Mo Willems books. My son is outgrowing them and my toddler growing into them right now. This is a great list of activities! Thanks for joining the Family Joy Link Party this week. 🙂

    Reply
  11. Sherry Ramsey says

    July 10, 2017 at 7:48 am

    Your site won’t let me share on pinterest yet you have the Pinterest “pin” button?

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    • The Jenny Evolution says

      July 10, 2017 at 5:16 pm

      There’s a blip going on with Pinterest right now. You may have to attempt it a couple of times before it goes through. Pinterest is aware of this bug and is trying to fix it. Thanks for taking the time to bring it to my attention. I appreciate it!

      Reply

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