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[TV Show News] ‘Mo Willems Storytime Shorts’ Acquired by HBO Max

If you have kids you probably know who Mo Willems is.

Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus, The Pigeon Needs a Bath, all of the Elephant and Piggy books.

He’s a big deal. He’s worked for years on Sesame Street, he’s written many books, and now he’s doing his own thing on HBO Max.

HBO Max has acquired the rights to stream children’s book author Mo Willems’ collection of animated shorts, “Mo Willems Storytime Shorts.”

The collection is scheduled to premiere on the platform Sept. 17, when 15 shorts from 2006 to 2019 will be made available. The complete list of which will be available is provided below.

Willems currently serves as the HBO Max artist in residence, and the deal marks the first time his animations will be available to stream.

“I started my career as an animator, and I didn’t stop when I began publishing books! Over the years, I produced and voiced 15 animated shorts based on my books,” he said in a statement. “What a thrill to have them all collected on HBO Max for the first time, ready for a new audience to enjoy!”

The complete list of the “Mo Willems Storytime Shorts” is provided below:

“The Pigeon HAS to Go to School!” (2019)

“Nanette’s Baguette” (2018)

“That is NOT a Good Idea!” (2015)

“Goldilocks and the Three Dinosaurs” (2015)

“Duckling Gets a Cookie!?” (2014)

“Hooray for Amanda and Her Alligator!” (2013)

“Knuffle Bunny Free, An Unexpected Diversion” (2012)

“Edwina, the Dinosaur Who Didn’t Know She Was Extinct” (2012)

“Don’t Let the Pigeon Stay Up Late!” (2011)

“Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed!” (2010)

“The Pigeon Finds a Hotdog!” (2010)

“Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!” (2009)

“Knuffle Bunny Too, A Case of Mistaken Identity” (2009)

“Leonardo the Terrible Monster” (2007)

“Knuffle Bunny, A Cautionary Tale” (2006)

Source: Variety