Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Tale
Written and Illustrated by: Mo Willems
2005 Caldecott Honor Book
In this book, Trixie and her pop are off to the local neighborhood Laundromat one bright and sunny day. They get there, load the clothes, and take off for home when little Trixie comes to an awful realization. Knuffle Bunny, her beloved favorite toy, is missing. Unfortunately for her, she has not yet learned to talk. After some valiant tries (my favorite being the single tearful 'snurp') she feels she has no alternative but to burst into a full-blown tantrum. This doesn't make her father any happier and since he hasn't realized what the problem is, he takes her home as she kicks and screams. Once home, however, her mother quickly asks, 'Where's Knuffle Bunny'? Back runs the whole family to the Laundromat where, at long last, the beloved bunny is recovered and Trixie says her first real words."
Anyone that has a child with a favorite toy can totally relate. For my daughter, it was her bunny Isabella. Although she didn't take it everywhere (she was afraid to get it dirty), she couldn't sleep without it. This sweet and funny book is great for parents and children!
Mo Willems has a great website too! http://www.mowillems.com/
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