February 23rd, 2010
Mo Books, Mo Fun
Kidlit master returns with tales for the littlest bookworm
For years, kids have delighted at the work of Mo Willems. The prolific author/illustrator, best known for Knuffle Bunny, The Pigeon (Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!) and Elephant and Piggie (There is a Bird on Your Head), has a knack for diving into kids’ minds. He’s talked about how his books are filled with the same pure emotion that kids constantly feel: joy, anger, and jealousy.
His new series is Cat the Cat, and it’s a kinder, gentler Mo Willems. The two new books (Cat the Cat, Who is That? and Let’s Say Hi to Friends Who Fly!) are clearly aimed towards the younger set.
As always, the art is great to look at, and it makes a nice introduction to the Willems universe for 2-4 year olds. Enjoy it while it lasts. Before you know it, they’ll be ready for the really funny stuff.