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Friday, January 20, 2012

Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Tale

Book Title: Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Tale


Author, Illustrator & Photographer: Mo Willems


Publisher: Hyperion Books for Children


Copyright Date: 2004


Genre: Picturebook - Contemporary Realistic Fiction


Brief Annotation: Using a combination of expressive illustrations and black & white photographs, Willem takes readers on an adventure with Trixie, Daddy, and Knuffle Bunny. A happy trip to the neighborhood Laundromat takes a dramatic (and hilarious) turn when Trixie discovers her beloved Knuffle Bunny is missing.


Your Rating (1-5) and why: 5 – This book is so fun! I was immediately drawn into the expressive reactions of Trixie. You feel like you’re on the walk with Trixie and her (clearly warm and caring) dad. I think kids will enjoy looking at the unique use of illustration and photographs and they will smile and laugh along the way. Even Willem’s choice of words is fun (Trixie and Knuffle Bunny).


Readers who will like this book: Young children who understand humor will have so much fun having this book read over and over. Adults will also enjoy the humor in this book.


Teaching Strategy from Yopp & Yopp: Feelings Charts (87-90); One of the best things about this book is the range of reactions that Trixie has throughout the story. Each illustration of Trixie is so brilliantly drawn that the reader can really experience Trixie’s emotions. After reading the book, you can identify different events throughout the progression of the book (walking to the Laundromat, being at the Laundromat, discovering Knuffle Bunny is missing, dad not understanding Trixie, etc) and have the students give a description of Trixie’s feelings at each point. This is a fun way to go back through the story (and get to experience Trixie's funny reactions all over again!). It creates a discussion and helps students distinguish and describe emotions.


Question to ask about this book before a read aloud: Do you have a favorite stuffed animal? Or maybe your brother or sister has a favorite toy they take everywhere. Has it ever been lost? / What do you think it would feel like if it were lost?


Interest Level (age): 3-8

Grade Level Equivalent (grade): 1.0

List awards: Caldecott Honor Book; BCCB Blue Ribbon Picture Book Award; Parenting Media Award Winner

Does this book have a book trailer? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FPs8DU70UL8

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