Descriptions, Reviews, etc.
Description:
Cat the Cat's having a sleepover with all her friends, and fans are invited! This is picture-book phenomenon Mo Willems at his simplest, sweetest, and funniest. With this brilliant series, he introduces early concepts through vibrant art, very simple text, and repetition. Full color.
Brief description:
Mo Willems is all about letting imaginations run wild. He is the beloved artist and author behind #1 NYT bestselling and Caldecott Honors-awarded picture books like Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! and the Knuffle Bunny series as well as his celebrated Elephant & Piggie early reader series. In addition to his Caldecott Honors, he garnered six Emmy Awards for his writing on Sesame Street, where he began his remarkable career. In 2023, Mo cofounded the Hidden Pigeon Company to extend the reach of his beloved characters and stories across multiple platforms. Mo Willems is a former child.
Review Quotes:
Praise for CAT THE CAT series: "[Cat the Cat's] personality sparkles in expansive gestures and gleeful interactions." - Publishers Weekly (starred review)
Praise for CAT THE CAT series: "These perfect read-aloud books use early learning concepts in a way that will delight young children and keep them laughing." - --Julie Aigner Clark, creator of Baby Einstein
Praise for New York Times bestseller and 2004 Caldecott Honor Book DON'T LET THE PIGEON DRIVE THE BUS!: "The Pigeon is one of this decade's contributions to the pantheon of great picture book characters." - New York Times
Praise for New York Times bestseler and 2005 Caldecott Honor Book KNUFFLE BUNNY: A CAUTIONARY TALE: "A comic gem." - Booklist (starred review)
Praise for New York Times bestseller and 2008 Caldecott Honor Book KNUFFLE BUNNY TOO: A CASE OF MISTAKEN IDENTITY: "Irresistibly funny, tender, and universal, this is another consummate star turn for Trixie, daddy, bunny, and their creator." - School Library Journal (starred review)