Introduction
This is a post I made for a group blog project from my MLIS at SJSU but was unable to use on that particular blog, so I'm posting it here.You can find the other blog posts at http://top100childrensbooks.weebly.com/
The authors are myself, Julia Christy, Angela Flock, Rachael Parlier, Sarah Zaharako. We worked on the blog for a class project.
So after all that here is my unused post for Knuffle Bunny by Mo Willems.
MO WILLEMS' KNUFFLE BUNNY: A CAUTIONARY TALE
Summary
Trixie and Daddy are running an errand to the laundromat. On the way home Trixie realizes something is wrong, Knuffle Bunny is missing!
Age Range: 3-8 years old
Awards Won: SLJ’s Top 100 Picture Books (2012), Caldecott Honor Book (2005).
Review
Willems provides a story full of action and that many children can relate to. Most children have a cherished toy, that when misplaced causes great distress, just as losing Knuffle Bunny did for Trixie. Publisher’s Weekly (2004) discusses the unique images Willems produces by combining photography and hand-drawn images. They state that “in an innovative style…employs dappled black-and-white photographs of Brooklyn as the backdrop to wickedly funny color cartoons, Willems..creates an entertaining story for parents and children alike” (Publisher's Weekly, 2004).
Themes
Family
Adventure
Toys
Growing Up
Series Information
KNUFFLE BUNNY
1. Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Tale
2. Knuffle Bunny: A Case of Mistaken Identity
3. Knuffle Bunny: A Unexpected Diversion
Application
Teachers, librarians, and parents can use this book to discuss how to handle misunderstandings. As the book is read children can look at the ways in which Daddy, Mommy and Trixie communicate. The book is also a great start to a discussion of children’s favorite toys. For more great applications see the teacher’s guide listed in the Other Resources section (Pigeon Presents, n.d.).
Read-alikes
Crum, S. (20011). Mine! From Good Reads.
Pett, M. (2013). The Boy and the Airplane. From Good Reads.
Raschka, C. (2011). A Ball for Daisy. From Good Reads.
Author Official Website: http://www.mowillems.com/
Other Resources
Knuffle Bunny: Teacher’s Guide http://www.pigeonpresents.com/teachersguides/knuffle_teachguide.pdf
Other Resources
Knuffle Bunny: Teacher’s Guide http://www.pigeonpresents.com/teachersguides/knuffle_teachguide.pdf
References
Mayra Cutinhola Figo (User name). (June 7, 2016). Acting out the story - Knuffle Bunny - 1ยบ ano A [YouTube Video]. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z5WzQ9KqsBY
Knuffle Bunny [Cover Image]. (2004). Retrieved from http://www.pigeonpresents.com/book-info.aspx?bid=18
Pigeon Presents. (n.d.) Knuffle bunny: Teacher’s Guide. Hyperion Books for Children. Retrieved from http://www.pigeonpresents.com/teachersguides/knuffle_teachguide.pdf
Publishers Weekly. (2004). Knuffle bunny: A cautionary tale. Retrieved from http://www.publishersweekly.com/978-0-7868-1870-9
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