Ms Coco's Corner: Mo Willems

Title: Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Tale
Author: Mo Willems
Publish Date: 1St Edition edition (July 12, 2004)
Publisher: Hyperion Book Childrens
Pages: 40
ISBN: 0786818700

Price: $15.99

Classification: Picture Book

Age Range/Reading Level: Preschool through First Grade

Series: Knuffle Bunny

Annotation: Daddy and Trixie and Trixie's favorite toy, Knuffle Bunny go to the laundromat. But, something very important get left behind!

Evaluation: The mixed media style and relatable content not only make this book a fun choice for read aloud, but deals with real-life connections to favorite toys that lots of children have. Especially great for exploring emotions and print awareness. This book will become a funny favorite for the entire family!

Author Website: http://www.mowillems.com/

Title: Don't Let the Pigeon Stay Up Late!

Author: Mo Willems

Price: $14.99

Pages: 40 pages

Publisher: Hyperion Book CH
Publisher Date: February 28, 2006
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0786837462

Classification: Picture Book

Annotation: Ever just not want to go to bed? Well, pigeon DOES NOT WANT to go to bed and will think up any and every reason why not to!

Evaluation: The cleverness of Mo Willems is most definitely giving a pigeon a children's mentality. And it comes to life once again in another of his Don't Let The Pigeon...series. He mirrors children's behaviors in a fun and sarcastic way without condescending them. Everyone, as a result, can relate to this silly little pigeon. A fun book to read and reread! Note to fans: notice a little Knuffle Bunny there?

Author Website: http://www.mowillems.com/