Because -- Mo Willems

<b>Mo Willems, a number one <i>New York Times</i> best-selling author and illustrator, composes a powerful symphony of chance, discovery, persistence, and magic in this moving tale of a young girl's journey to center stage. Illustrator Amber Ren brings Willems' music to life, conducting a stunning picture-book debut.</b><br><br><b>Author:</b> Mo Willems<br><b>Publisher:</b> Hyperion Books for Children<br><b>Published:</b> 03/05/2019<br><b>Pages:</b> 40<br><b>Binding Type:</b> Hardcover<br><b>Weight:</b> 1.08lbs<br><b>Size:</b> 10.25h x 10.38w x 0.50d<br><b>ISBN:</b> 9781368019019<br><b>Audience:</b> Ages 4-8<br><br><b>Accelerated Reader:</b><br><b>Reading Level:</b> 3.4<br><b>Point Value:</b> 0.5<br><b>Interest Level:</b> Lower Grade<br><b>Quiz #/Name: </b>501729 / Because<br><br><br><b>Review Citation(s): </b><br><i>Publishers Weekly</i> 11/19/2018<br><i>Booklist</i> 12/01/2018 pg. 63<br><i>Kirkus Reviews</i> 01/01/2019<br><i>Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks</i> 01/01/2019<br><i>School Library Journal</i> 03/01/2019 pg. 94<br><i>Hornbook Guide to Children</i> 07/01/2019 - Recommended, Satisfactory<br><p><b>About the Author</b><br>Because <b>Mo Willems </b>grew up writing and drawing comics--he became a writer and animator on Sesame Street (where he won six Emmy Awards). Because Mo also loved reading when he was a kid--he wanted to make books. Because of many other becauses, Mo has written and illustrated over fifty children's books and has been awarded three Caldecott Honors,