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Biographical note
Mo Willems is a number one New York Times bestselling author and illustrator and the inaugural Education Artist-in-Residence at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. He has been awarded three Caldecott Honors from his picture books, and two Theodor Seuss Geisel Medals and five Geisel Honors for his celebrated ELEPHANT & PIGGIE early readers. His debut book, Donât Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!, was inducted into the Picture Book Hall of Fame. Mo began his career as a writer and animator on Sesame Street, where he garnered six Emmy Awards.<b>Praise for <i>The Pigeon Will Ride the Roller Coaster!</i></b><br /><br /> âWillemsâ spare illustrations put the spotlight right where it belongs, on the Pigeonâs incredibly expressive body language, flapping and flopping through the comic panels. The Pigeon is one multifaceted bird, and this latest is one of the best in Willems' flock of Pigeon adventures.â â<b><i>Booklist</i>, starred review</b><br /><br /> âRoller-coaster enthusiasts or not, children will eagerly join our intrepid hero on this entertaining ride.â â<b><i>Kirkus Reviews</i></b><br /><br /> âWhether you opt to dive into the entire series or just have a âsmidgeon of pigeonâ with the newest title, Mo Willems never disappoints.â â<b><i>SheKnows</i></b><br /><br /><br /><b>Praise for <i>Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Sleigh!</i></b><br /><br /> "Willemsâ beloved Pigeon is back, and this time he has his sights on Santaâs sleigh . . . . A good choice for a Santa-centric and Christmas-specific collection." <i>â <b>School Library Journal</b></i><br /><br /> âA stocking stuffer par excellence, just right for dishing up with milk and cookies.ââ<b><i>Kirkus Reviews</i></b>