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Goldilocks and the Three Dinosaurs: As Retold by Mo Willems

For the very first time, Mo Willems, who is a phenomenon in the world of children’s books, is retelling a fairytale as only he can. With a hilariously arch narrator, a sassy Goldilocks, clever visual jokes, and of course, dinosaurs, this telling feels completely fresh—but with a nod to the classics. Goldilocks and the Three Dinosaurs: As Retold by Mo Willems

a story that will resound just as much with parents as it will for their children.

Mo Willems is one of the most beloved and acclaimed creators of children’s books of this generation. The New York Times has compared him to Charles Schulz and named him “the biggest new talent to emerge thus far in the 00’s”. Before he turned to making picture books, Mo was a writer and animator on Sesame Street, where he won six Emmys.

Joe talks to people on the radio for a living. In addition to countless impressive human "gets" - he has talked to a lot of Muppets. Joe grew up in Philadelphia, has been on the area airwaves for more than 25 years and currently lives in Washington County, NY with his wife, Kelly, and their dog, Brady. And yes, he reads every single book.
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