Title: Knuffle BunnyAuthor/ Illustrator: Mo Willems
Lauren's Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Knuffle Bunny is a story about a little girl named Trixie who goes to the laundromat with her father and her stuffed animal. She cannot tell her father that she forgot her bunny in the washing machine because she cannot talk yet. Her mother realizes that the bunny is missing, so the whole family runs back to the laundromat and finds the bunny!
This is an adorable tale that not only broke the family dynamic stereotypes, but also used photographs and cartoon art to illustrate. The photographs are real black and white pictures from New York City and the cartoons are drawn in with colors. The story included both parents in a caring and loving way. The story is fun and relatable and the illustrator used space outside of the photograph to show movement. The illustrations are exciting and the story is creative. I love that the child cannot talk, but tries to, with her father. I also love that the child has her first words at the end of the book. This is a book that a picture walk could be used with a younger child. I would recommend this story to every parent and young child. The text is simple and the illustrations are amazing.
Publisher: Hyperion Books
Publication date: 2004
ISBN: 078681870-0
I totally agree with your evaluation of this book. The illustrations are so unique, and the story is heartwarming.
ReplyDeleteI also did Knuffle Bunny. I love the pictures and the unique style of cartoons and photos. Is also teaches a great lesson.
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