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It has been a tradition at Knuffle Manor (and before that Brooklyn's Pigeon's Nest) to throw a big party once a year to celebrate the efforts of those "behind the scenes" who insure that my books, animated films, and other projects get out into the world looking a good as possible. Still before the storm I am the first to admit that when it comes to my work, I need a lot of help. 

click to enlarge. I've just returned from a fun holiday.  While I was away, Universal Syndicate ran the comics I pinch hit for pal Richard Thompson's Cul De Sac.  It was great fun to play around with his characters.  You can see the work starting here (then click onto the arrow for the next day). Thanks again to Stacy Curtis for inking them. There's still as Sunday strip of mine coming

It was a great thrill to be asked to draw this fall's Children's Book Section cover for the NYTimes. They really wanted something 'seasonal', so this is what I came up with: The final piece, as seen in your Sunday paper. The scene takes place before Knuffle Bunny Free. You'll note some of my characters sneaking into the scene and (if your Dutch) the carrot for Schimmel. The scene features

It's been a crazy week of work, visiting with pals, fans, making new pals, & meeting heroes, perhaps the most fun week in my professional life to date. NYC's Book Expo was great fun, especially as the event heralded the debut appearances of ELEPHANT AND PIGGIE as gigantic costumes. My creations are bigger than I thought! Piggie trades up & makes pals with Spiderman! In addition to

The old mailbag included a preview copy of ¡La Paloma encuentra un perro caliente!, the Spanish version of The Pigeon Finds a Hot Dog! It's fun to hold it in my hands and I have been assured by Spanish-speaking pals it's a great translation. The book is the 3rd Spanish Language book of mine available in the States will hit the shelves at the end of May. On a different, local note, I'm happy

Great news! The original cast soundtrack to Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Musical will be available soon as part of a special edition of Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Tale, including the full story, liner notes and a cool audio extra (a reading of the book by 4 year old Trixie and myself). The album will also be released separately.  I hope you enjoy the tunes whether you've gotten a chance

Check out the early stages of a dream come true:   Too cool! Elephant and Piggie should be around in time for the conventions this spring and summer.  Mo' info as I get it. Man, I may have to steal these next year for MARDI GRAS, which reminds me Happy Carnival to 'Nawlins.  Sorry to miss this year, but we we'll see you in '12.

Next week's New York Times Bestseller list includes Knuffle Bunny Free (#6, week 9!) along with two former presidential candidates (and we thought pop culture celebrities were trying to take over). The Indie-bound Bestseller lists include Knuffle Bunny Free at #7 on the Children's Illustrated list and Elephant & Piggie's We Are in a Book! in the Children's Interest list at #13! A

Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday of the year, because it's inclusive, there's no wrong way to celebrate it, and no one complains that their Thanksgiving day gifts weren't what they wanted. We'll be eating and doodling with family & friends. Here at the Studio, we have an embarrassment of riches to be thankful for, including our family, health, & your support.  Have a great holiday.

As all of the magazines & newspapers are (ironically) writing pieces about the imminent demise of the book, this weekend I took it upon myself to train in an alternate career just in case.Man, I really hope books don't disappear, because I stink.Thanks to the Local 98 for stifling their laughter.

Pals Dan Santat & Mac Barnett have created OH NO!, a fun book about a science experiment gone terribly wrong.Now, they've done something terribly awesome. In conjunction with the book, they've asked a slew of pals like Tony DiTerlizzi, Mr. Warburton, Sean Qualls, myself, and many more to create our own EYEWITNESS REPORTS of the events cataloged in OH NO! The art will be auctioned with all the

Talk about a great way to start Mo-vember!JOIN THE PIGEON'S CROWD! READ ALOUD! is a fantastic month-long initive from the Indianapolis Public Library to encourage you to read ALOUD with your kids! There are games, incentives ( Pigeon canvas bag anyone? Pizza?), a reading log, and more!Both the Pigeon and I couldn't be happier to be part of the fun!So, what are you waiting for? Get reading OUT

Thanks to a great deal of hard work by my pals at Hyperion (especially Nellie and Zat!), yesterday's simulcast from the studio to schools and libraries around the country was a success. We reached literally TONS of kids, answered questions, showed a documentary, read the brand new Pigs Make Me Sneeze! and Big Frog Can't Fit In!, made drawings, and talked on a pretend phone.Events like this don't

Here's a gallery of cool costumes that folks have made over the years and sent into the studio:The Pigeon is the most popular by far!I'm signing a headdress a girl in Texas made! It was hot in there!Awwwww... Duckling!The official costume from the Pigeon Musicals:This one is less official, but no less cool!Leonardo the Terrible Monster gets some love: How about this Elephant and Piggie team from

I'll report on the craziness of the National Book Fest once I'm caught up on mail, work, etc...Suffice it to say, it was a wild ride, filled with pals, fans, signings, dinners, interviews, rain, this:and all of it was weird and cool.Thanks to all the awesome volunteers, especially my handler for the day, Alexa.Until the full report, here's an interview I did for the Library of Congress before the

Pal and National Ambassador for Children's Literature Jon Scieszka just unveiled the brand new GuysRead.com, filled with guys reading and things for guys to read and guys and reading and stuff.It's cool.You can check out some writer guys favorite books, including mine, find books and do guy stuff.Cool.[Please note, gals invited, even if they live in little houses on the prairie...]

Had great fun in the city the weekend, attending literary events and social gatherings to catch up with and bump into old pals like Jon Scieszka, Peter deSeve, David Wain, Paul Zelinsky, Libba Bray, Chris Rashka, Jackie Woodson, R. Sykoriak, R. O. Blechman, and tons more. I even got to meet the excellent travelog cartoonist Guy Delisle and pick up one of his books I didn't own yet.But mostly it