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The Pigeon Is On A Game Show!

Children's author Mo Willems wants his books to be "played," not read, and recalls how a botched job interview landed him on Sesame Street. Plus, a cry-along "Cat's In The Cradle" music game.

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Mo Willems: 'I Want My Books To Be Played'

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Mo Willems: 'I Want My Books To Be Played'

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Mo Willems: Sunny Day

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