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Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Tale (Bccb Blue Ribbon Picture Book Awards (Awards)) Review
User Submitted Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Tale (Bccb Blue Ribbon Picture Book Awards (Awards)) ReviewsAugust 24, 2008 Adorable! I've heard for several years the absolute wonder of this book. And finally I get around to reading it. What a joy to do that! This book is thoroughly adorable, packing heart I did not quite expect as well as an incredible blend of illustration and photograph. While I warn that certain ages of children may not be as impressed with it as others will, it's a wonderful book for whomever will listen. July 9, 2008 Sweet We received this book as a gift and my 2 year old daughter LOVES it. She does her own "knuffling" around the house, she's totally enjoying the story. July 1, 2008 I don't love it *quite* as much as the kids do, but it's good enough :) First, let me say that my nieces, aged 5 and 2.5, love this book. Love, love, love. We take it out often from the library. They really like playing the perennial Mo Willems game "Find the hidden picture of the pigeon!", and they like the story as well. It just calls to them, and when I read it they participate and everything. I find the book starts to lose its charm after a dozen dozen readings, but what do I know? I'm just an adult! June 14, 2008 I love Mo Willems! My only complaint about this book is, I wish it were longer! I just adore anything Mo Willems writes, particularly the "Pigeon" books. The combination of cartoon art and actual photographs made the book visually wonderful. A great gift, along with its sequel! June 10, 2008 Our favorite! LOVE this book. I can curl up day after day with my four year old and my five month old and giggle over this book. Sometimes, my four year old sits quietly while I read to him, other times he tells me what is going on complete with voices and lots of giggling. I like the way this book is illustrated as well, cartoon characters set against photographs of actual streets. Anyone with young children know they will often seize on a book and fall in love, wanting us to read it over and over again...I like that this book is simple enough for them to 'read along,' but the message is a sweet one....Daddy will do whatever he has to do to make his little one happy, and what child doesn't like to see Dad as the 'hero?' Without a doubt our favorite 'kids' book. June 10, 2008 One of my daughter's favorite books We began reading this book to our daughter when she was 21 months old. She loves it, along with Knuffle Bunny Too, which she had a few months earlier. She loves to flip through the pages herself and tell the story. The artwork is inventive, and the story is fun for her and for the adults. June 9, 2008 Big DISSAPOINTMENT! This book is a big diappointment. I was hesitant to order it whithout being able to see it in person first because I was a little concerned that Trixie's "baby talk" babbles (as noted in other reviews) would be too babyish for my very verbal 3 year old. After reading numerous 5-star reviews, I decided to go ahead & take a chance... big mistake. My son has the attention span to sit through books with more substance than this one (such as The Giving Tree, The Sneetches, & Frog and Toad are Friends). Knuffle Bunny only has a few words or 1 sentence on each page. The best thing I can say about this book is that the use of illustrations combined with black & white photos is unique. I really did expect more from an award winning book, in fact, I'm returning it. For the price I know I can find something better. By the way, my son didn't act too excited about it either. I really tried to read it with expression & make it exciting, but he just wasn't very interested in Knuffle Bunny. May 27, 2008 I LOVE THIS BOOK! So does my daughter (21 months). She's memorized it and likes to 'read' several parts to me...especially Trixie's language "Aggle Flabble Klabble". When we get to the part where Trixie realizes something, my daughter says, "Nuffe Bunny gone!" It's priceless. And having a toddler, the sympathy for the characters goes both ways. How many times have I KNOWN that I have NO idea what my daughter is so desperately trying to tell me!! May 10, 2008 A Child's Love This adventurous tale takes place when daddy and little Trixe take a trip to the Laundromat. Knuffle Bunny is a dramatic story about what can happen when daddy is in charge and things don't quite go the way he planned. The content of the book is aimed at preschool aged children, as are the pictures. However, adults will also find humor in this tale. Anyone who is a parent has probably been in a similar situation as the one depicted in the story. The language in the book is very much language that a preschooler would use and understand. There is a hint of predictability in the story, but it is enjoyable just the same. The illustrations in the story are interesting. The author has places expressive cartoon drawings over beautiful black and white photographs of Brooklyn, New York. This unique approach not only gives children a chance to focus on the emotion of the characters as well as compare the book to places that they have been. Since the characters are the only things in color, it really focuses the reader onto the emotions that Trixie goes through. The story truly is about the love that a child has for their favorite things as well as the love that parents have for their children. The cover of the book shows this perfectly, displaying a dad with his hand on his daughter's head while she squeezes her bunny tight. The endpapers foreshadow the events to come, showing Knuffle Bunny in the door of the washing machine. The title page is interesting, showing photos of Trixie's parents growing up and a photo of her and her bunny. This shows that things are always changing. However, through the story the love that Trixie has for her stuffed toy never changes. This book is a "cautionary tale," one that shows how things that are special to a child become special to the entire family. The book is a worthy addition to any child's bookshelf. April 21, 2008 A Great Read Aloud This book is a gem. The children love the blend of photography and Willems cartoon drawings. It has appeal across many ages. This story is one that all children can relate to...getting their point across. I love that mom is the know it all and dad saves the day. The children love Trixie's language and adapt it to using in real life situations. Parents can relate to Trixie going "boneless" with a knowing chuckle. Consider purchasing the follow up book, Knuffle Bunny Too at the same time, but perhaps read them a few months apart so they may be equally savored. For more Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Tale (Bccb Blue Ribbon Picture Book Awards (Awards)) reviews click here.
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