Book Awards & Distinctions
for Mo Willems
105 Total Book Awards
Goldilocks and the Three Dinosaurs (7)
ALSC Notable Children's Books, 1995-2024
Commended, 2013
CCBC Choices
Selection, 2013
Junior Library Guild Selections, 2012-2024
Elementary Selection, 2012
Publishers Weekly Best Books, 2010-2024
Picture Book Selection, 2012
SLJ Best Books of the Year, 2010 - 2024
Selection, 2012
Sid Fleischman Humor Award, 2004-2024
Winner, 2013
Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Tale (7)
ALSC Notable Children's Books, 1995-2024
Commended, 2005
CCBC Choices
Selection, 2005
Charlotte Zolotow Award, 1998-2024
Honor, 2005
Horn Book Fanfare, 2001-2023
Selection, 2004
Notable Children’s Books in the Language Arts Award, 1997-2024
Selection, 2005
Randolph Caldecott Medal, 1938-2024
Honor, 2005
Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! (6)
ALSC Notable Children's Books, 1995-2024
Commended, 2004
CCBC Choices
Selection, 2004
Charlotte Zolotow Award, 1998-2024
Commended, 2004
Indies Choice Book Awards, 2009-2019
Picture Book Hall of Fame Selection, 2009
Notable Children’s Books in the Language Arts Award, 1997-2024
Selection, 2004
Randolph Caldecott Medal, 1938-2024
Honor, 2004
We Are in a Book! (6)
ALSC Notable Children's Books, 1995-2024
Commended, 2011
CCBC Choices
Selection, 2011
Gryphon Award, 2004-2021
Winner, 2011
Notable Children’s Books in the Language Arts Award, 1997-2024
Selection, 2011
SLJ Best Books of the Year, 2010 - 2024
Selection, 2010
City Dog, Country Frog (5)
ALSC Notable Children's Books, 1995-2024
Commended, 2011
CCBC Choices
Selection, 2011
Charlotte Zolotow Award, 1998-2024
Honor, 2011
Notable Children’s Books in the Language Arts Award, 1997-2024
Selection, 2011
Publishers Weekly Best Books, 2010-2024
Picture Book Selection, 2010
That Is NOT a Good Idea! (4)
CCBC Choices
Selection, 2014
Junior Library Guild Selections, 2012-2024
Elementary Selection, 2013
SLJ Best Books of the Year, 2010 - 2024
Selection, 2013
Because (3)
CCBC Choices
Selection, 2020
Junior Library Guild Selections, 2012-2024
Elementary Selection, 2019
Teacher Favorites Award, 2015-2024
Selection, 2020
Harold & Hog Pretend for Real! (3)
CCBC Choices
Selection, 2020
Junior Library Guild Selections, 2012-2024
Emergent Selection, 2020
SLJ Best Books of the Year, 2010 - 2024
Selection, 2019
Knuffle Bunny Free: An Unexpected Diversion (3)
CCBC Choices
Selection, 2011
Publishers Weekly Best Books, 2010-2024
Picture Book Selection, 2010
Knuffle Bunny Too: A Case of Mistaken Identity (3)
Leonardo, the Terrible Monster (3)
ALSC Notable Children's Books, 1995-2024
Commended, 2006
CCBC Choices
Selection, 2006
Charlotte Zolotow Award, 1998-2024
Commended, 2006
There Is a Bird on Your Head! (3)
ALSC Notable Children's Books, 1995-2024
Commended, 2008
CCBC Choices
Selection, 2008
Theodor Seuss Geisel Award, 2006-2024
Winner, 2008
Are You Ready to Play Outside? (2)
A Big Guy Took My Ball (2)
ALSC Notable Children's Books, 1995-2024
Commended, 2014
The Duckling Gets a Cookie!? (2)
I Broke My Trunk! (2)
I Love My New Toy! (2)
CCBC Choices
Selection, 2009
Golden Kite Awards, 1974-2024
Picture Book Illustration Honor, 2009
It's a Sign! (2)
Children’s Favorites Award, 2015-2024
Selection, 2023
Junior Library Guild Selections, 2012-2024
Emergent Selection, 2022
Let's Go for a Drive! (2)
Opposites Abstract (2)
CCBC Choices
Selection, 2022
Junior Library Guild Selections, 2012-2024
Arts Selection, 2022
The Pigeon Needs a Bath! (2)
The Pigeon Wants a Puppy! (2)
CCBC Choices
Selection, 2009
Kids’ Book Choice Awards, 2008-2022
Winner, 2009
Should I Share My Ice Cream? (2)
ALSC Notable Children's Books, 1995-2024
Commended, 2012
CCBC Choices
Selection, 2012
Waiting Is Not Easy! (2)
We Are Growing! (2)
Who is the Mystery Reader? (2)
Junior Library Guild Selections, 2012-2024
Emergent Selection, 2020
SLJ Best Books of the Year, 2010 - 2024
Selection, 2019
Are You Big? (1)
Junior Library Guild Selections, 2012-2024
Nonfiction Selection, 2024
Are You Small? (1)
Junior Library Guild Selections, 2012-2024
Nonfiction Selection, 2024
A Busy Creature's Day Eating (1)
Junior Library Guild Selections, 2012-2024
Elementary Selection, 2018
Can I Play Too? (1)
CCBC Choices
Selection, 2011
The Cookie Fiasco (1)
Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Sleigh! (1)
Junior Library Guild Selections, 2012-2024
Elementary Selection, 2023
The Frustrating Book! (1)
Junior Library Guild Selections, 2012-2024
Emergent Selection, 2023
The Good for Nothing Button! (1)
Junior Library Guild Selections, 2012-2024
Emergent Selection, 2017
Guess What!? (1)
Junior Library Guild Selections, 2012-2024
Emergent Selection, 2022
Hooray for Amanda & Her Alligator! (1)
Publishers Weekly Best Books, 2010-2024
Picture Book Selection, 2011
I Lost My Tooth! (1)
Junior Library Guild Selections, 2012-2024
Emergent Selection, 2019
I Really Like Slop! (1)
I Will Surprise My Friend! (1)
I Will Take a Nap! (1)
The Itchy Book! (1)
Junior Library Guild Selections, 2012-2024
Emergent Selection, 2018
My Friend Is Sad (1)
CCBC Choices
Selection, 2008
My New Friend Is So Fun! (1)
CCBC Choices
Selection, 2015
Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed (1)
Nanette's Baguette (1)
Junior Library Guild Selections, 2012-2024
Emergent Selection, 2017
The Pigeon HAS to Go to School! (1)
Junior Library Guild Selections, 2012-2024
Read Aloud Selection, 2020
The Pigeon Will Ride the Roller Coaster! (1)
Sam, the Most Scaredy-Cat Kid in the Whole World: A Leonardo, the Terrible Monster Companion (1)
Junior Library Guild Selections, 2012-2024
Elementary Selection, 2017
The Thank You Book (1)
Watch Me Throw the Ball! (1)
CCBC Choices
Selection, 2010