It's My Bird-Day! by Willems, Mo

From #1 New York Times bestselling, award-winning author and illustrator Mo Willems, comes the highly anticipated annual event, The Pigeon's BIRD-DAY!

The Pigeon has the hat. And the hot dog cake! He is ready for the presents! But ... do YOU think The Pigeon can handle his BIG bird-day surprise!?!

Get ready for a very special birthday celebration from three-time Caldecott honoree Mo Willems.

Author: Mo Willems
Publisher: Union Square Kids
Published: 03/31/2026
Pages: 40
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.80lbs
Size: 9.25h x 9.25w x 0.38d
ISBN: 9781454999621
Audience: Ages 4-8

Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 01/01/2026

About the Author
Mo Willems is a number one New York Times bestselling author and illustrator. He has been awarded three Caldecott Honors and an Eisner Award for his picture books, and two Theodor Seuss Geisel Medals and five Geisel Honors for his celebrated ELEPHANT & PIGGIE early readers. His debut picture book, Don't 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. Mo is the cofounder of Hidden Pigeon Company, established in 2023 to extend the reach of Mo Willems characters and stories across multiple platforms.