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The Pigeon Is On A Game Show! : Ask Me Another 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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"The age of five is the most philosophical age you can be." - Mo Willems

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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'

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

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Mo Willems: Sunny Day

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Mo Willems: Sunny Day

Mo Willems: Sunny Day

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NPR's exciting new show featuring puzzles, word games and trivia played in front of a live audience. Ask Me Another is a co-production of NPR and WNYC.
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