MIPJunior Spotlight: Hidden Pigeon Company

Children’s book author and illustrator Mo Willems has built up Hidden Pigeon Company as a multiplatform entertainment company dedicated to bringing his storytelling to children and families with upcoming series, gaming, experiences and more.

“The magic of Mo Willems’ books is that they bring together kids and the people who love them in laughter and play,” says Kristofer Updike, senior VP of creative at Hidden Pigeon Company, which is creating a catalog of TV IP that includes The Pigeon Show, Cat the Cat Tries That! and Elephant & Piggie’s Storytime Shorts!

“While many of Mo Willems’ characters have a global presence and are consistent bestsellers in the U.S., several of his works are new to the international community, and we are excited to share the power of Mo with buyers from around the world,” Updike says.

“Mo Willems’ humor lives in that sweet center of sophistication and silliness, of physicality and emotionality, of utter ridiculousness and meaningful reflection.”