Mo Willems celebrates IT'S MY BIRD DAY

Join Barnes & Noble - Union Square in New York City on Saturday, April 4th at 2PM as we welcome #1 New York Times bestselling author and illustrator Mo Willems and surprise special guestto celebrate his latest book, IT'S MY BIRD-DAY! and its companion, IT'S THE PIGEON PARTY BOOK! The Pigeon has the hat. And the hot dog cake! He is ready for the presents! But . . . do YOU think The Pigeon can handle his BIG bird-day surprise!?!

BONUS: Each ticket includes the Barnes and Noble Exclusive Edition of IT'S MY BIRD-DAY! featuring pop-out and stand-up bird-day characters!

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To make this event safe and enjoyable for all attendees, please read the below guidelines ahead of buying a ticket, so you know what to expect on the day.

TICKETING INFORMATION

Solo Book Admission - $34.87 (Admission + one pre-signed copy of IT'S MY BIRD-DAY! (B&N Exclusive Edition) + one unsigned copy of IT'S THE PIGEON PARTY BOOK+ 5-cent bag fee): **LIMITED QUANTITY AVAILABLE**:

A ticket PER PERSON includes:

• One pre-signed copy of IT'S MY BIRD-DAY! (B&N Exclusive Edition).

• One unsigned copy of IT'S THE PIGEON PARTY BOOK.
• Admission to the event space with Mo Willems.

Adult + Child Book Admission - $34.87 (Admission for one adult & one child under 12 + one pre-signed copy of IT'S MY BIRD-DAY! (B&N Exclusive Edition) +one unsigned copy of IT'S THE PIGEON PARTY BOOK+ 5-cent bag fee): **LIMITED QUANTITY AVAILABLE**:

A ticket PER PERSON includes:

• One pre-signed copy of IT'S MY BIRD-DAY! (B&N Exclusive Edition).

• One unsigned copy of IT'S THE PIGEON PARTY BOOK.
• Admission for one adult and one child under 12 to the event space with Mo Willems.

All copies of IT'S MY BIRD-DAY! (B&N Exclusive Edition)will be pre-signed. There will be no personalization. No additional books or memorabilia will be signed at this event.

Ticket holders will be admitted into the event beginning at 1:30 PM the day of the event. Please have a copy of your ticket available (either printed out or on your phone) for check in.

Please arrive by 2PM in order to secure your seat in the event space. Late arrivals may only have access to standing room.

GUIDELINES

Please note that Eventbrite is the only authorized dealer for this event. Each person, regardless of age, must have a ticket to enter.

No large bags will be permitted into the event.

No memorabilia will be signed at this event.

Any gifts for the author will be collected at check-in.

REFUNDS

Attendees can receive refunds up to 24 hours before the event start time.

If you are unable to attend the event, Barnes & Noble - Union Square will hold your book for seven days after the event. Please contact the store to arrange your pickup.

Should this event be canceled, all customers will be refunded their ticket price to the original method of payment per Eventbrite's refund policy.

All event guidelines are subject to change.

If you have any additional questions, please call the store directly at: 212-253-0810.

Barnes & Noble reserves the right to make new rules and orders in its sole discretion with regard to COVID-19 at any time and any person not abiding by the Barnes & Noble directives will be refused entrance or directed to leave the premises.

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ABOUT IT'S MY BIRD-DAY! (B&N Exclusive Edition):

The Barnes & Noble Exclusive Edition includes pop-out and stand-up bird-day characters!

The Pigeon has the hat. And the hot dog cake! He is ready for the presents!

But . . . do YOU think The Pigeon can handle his BIG bird-day surprise!?!

Get ready for a very special birthday celebration from three-time Caldecott honoree Mo Willems.

ABOUTIT'S THE PIGEON PARTY BOOK:

Get ready for a bird-day bonanza in this superfun activity book from Mo Willems Workshop packed with birthday games, puzzles, and coloring, plus DIY gifts, cards, decorations, a double-sided pullout poster, stickers, and plenty of bird-day surprises.

You are invited to The Pigeon's bird-day party!

Join The Pigeon, Duckling, and the chicks for a bird-day like no other. From playing games to cake-decorating, there is so much to do—and only one day to do it all! Can The Pigeon and pals squeeze every bit of bird-day fun into one amazing day!?!

ABOUT Mo Willems:

Mo Willems is a number one New York Times bestselling author and illustrator. He has been awarded three Caldecott Honors and an Eisner Award for his picture books, and two Theodor Seuss Geisel Medals and five Geisel Honors for his celebrated ELEPHANT & PIGGIE early readers. His debut picture book, Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! was inducted into the Picture Book Hall of Fame. Mo began his career as a writer and animator on Sesame Street, where he garnered six Emmy Awards. Mo is the cofounder of Hidden Pigeon Company, established in 2023 to extend the reach of Mo Willems characters and stories across multiple platforms.