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Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Tale (Bccb Blue Ribbon Picture Book Awards (Awards)) (Hardcover) (精装)
by Mo Willems
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Story, Ages 4-8, Children's books |
| Market price: ¥ 178.00
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¥ 158.00
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| MSL Pointer Review:
It's not just a simple lost-and-found story, but about the communication between the little child and the parents. |
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Lynne P. Caldwell (MSL quote), USA
<2007-03-15 00:00>
KNUFFLE BUNNY received the Caldecott Honor award for 2004. The Caldecott Medal "shall be awarded to the artist of the most distinguished American Picture Book for Children published in the United States during the preceding year. The award shall go to the artist, who must be a citizen or resident of the United States, whether or not he or she is the author of the text." The runner-up of the Caldecott Award is called the 'Caldecott Honor Award.' So right away we know the pictures and the story are superior to most other children's books. And I can attest to the fact that this is one of the best I've seen for babies and toddlers. I know that this book is geared towards the preschool to first grade group but the pictures and text are very elementary so I imagine even little ones can identify with this story.
I don't care if my new granddaughter will only be two days old when I see her~~I plan to read this precious book to her. Trixie is a baby who is not yet talking--she appears to be barely walking. She goes to the laundromat with her daddy (in New York City) and leaves behind her beloved stuffed bunny~~Knuffle Bunny! The distraught child can't verbalize why she is so upset, therefore she cries and uses body language to try to convey her feelings to her dad. This is a book that will be read and re-read to your baby. Plus, it has a happy ending so children will love it as will their parents (and grandparents), who will love reading it to their little ones!
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Lawrance Bernabo (MSL quote), USA
<2007-03-15 00:00>
The key part of the title "Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Tale," is the sub-title. I agree that this story written and illustrated by Mo Willems is a cautionary tale, but it really is for parents rather than kids. This might be a Caldecott Honor Book, which is usually a clear indication that the book is intended for children, but I swear only a parent is going to learn the lesson taught by this particular cautionary tale.
One day Daddy take Trixie and her Knuffle Buffy on a trip through the neighborhood to the laundromat. Trixie, who is not yet able to talk, helps Daddy put laundry into the washing machine and even gets to put the money into the machine. But on the way home Trixie calms down enough to realize "Aggle flaggle klabble!" Now, to Trixie that means, "We left Knuffle Bunny behind," but to Daddy it means, "We're going home." Trixie tries expressing her point verbally several more times, with no success, and then has to resort to standard little kid tricks of the trade, such as bawling and gong boneless.
Fortunately, Trixie's Mommy is a lot smarter than Daddy and there is a happy ending to the tale. However, what is the utility in reading this to a child? You either remind the child of a trauma in which they lost a beloved stuff animal or some other object of intense affection, or you suggest to them that such things can happen, which will not be conducive to sleep either. For that matter what kids might learn from this book is not to trust Daddy. The proper audience here are parents, who will ultimately be responsible for making sure their wee ones do not leave such important things behind, because they will be the ones responsible for making everything better.
Mo Willems has won a half-dozen Emmy Awards for his writing on "Sesame Street," and created "Sheep in the Big City" on the Cartoon Network. He previous effort "Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!" was also a Caldecott Honor Book and is also a National Parenting Publication Gold Medalist for "Time to Pee!" Certainly this reinforces the idea that Willems is writing with parents in mind. The illustrations for "Knuffle Buffy" are drawn characters on photographs of the New York neighborhood where the story takes place.
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M. Hooten (MSL quote), USA
<2007-03-15 00:00>
Knuffle Bunny is an adorable book with a very sweet ending. The drawings capture the torment of misplacing a favorite toy while the mixed illustration/photography keeps the book feeling fresh. Most importantly, it's a book every small child who has a favorite toy will relate to, and it's intelligent enough for parents to read over and over again. It captures something true about moms, dads, and kids that very few children's books are able to capture. Highly recommended book!
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C. Jacks (MSL quote), USA
<2007-03-15 00:00>
From the adventures of the pigeon to this tale of Trixie's wayward friend we have enjoyed all of Mo Willems' books and this one is fun from the black and white photos to the expressive characters that fill each page.
One of my fellow reviewers gave the book a toss because they felt it was offensive to dads. I have to say that even the most attentive father can forget about the favorite toy when things get hectic (I once left our "Knuffle Bunny" at a pharmacy).
This book is so popular at my daughter's school that they actually had to ban it because the kids were starting to speak in Trixie's baby talk and it was disruptive in the classroom!
Mo Willems has an excellent sense of humor and this book is simply a lot of fun. Pick it up and it is bound to be a favorite in your collection! |
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Joe Sixpack (MSL quote), USA
<2007-03-15 00:00>
This is a wonderful book that explores the difficulties of communication with a pre-verbal child. A little girl named Trixie starts to cry when she loses her stuffed animal and grows frustrated when she can't explain to her father what has happened. Her father, who hadn't noticed that the bunny was missing, tries to calm her down by talking about other things, which frustrates the litttle girl even more.
The psychology of the book is very realistic and simple: this is exactly the kind of thing that happens to small children before they can talk, and the book written as much for the parents as it is for the kids. (My child points and smiles with satisfaction at the panel where the father realizes the mistake he's made, and Trixie has an I-told-you-so look on her face. For my part, I try not to lose things... ever! :-)
It's also nice that the book is set in an urban environment (Park Slope, Brooklyn, NY)... A book that shows a walk to the laundromat may be a welcome change of pace for parents who live in cities and wonder when the heck they are ever going to get the chance to see a bunch of barnyard animals...
In short, the appeal of this book is in understanding and validating the experience of children at a time in their lives when their voices are hard to hear. If you like "Knuffle Bunny," you might also want to search for the equally charming (but sadly out-of-print) "Hi!", written by Ann Herbert Scott, with pictures by Glo Coalson. That book is searching for as well. Both books may help you understand what it feels like to be so little and have it be so hard to get adults to understand you.
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J. Stout (MSL quote), USA
<2007-03-15 00:00>
My daughter was fascinated by the use of cartoon drawing overlaying photographs. She got really into wanting to do mixed media with photography after we got this book.
This book was also the first time she had seen the use of invented language by grown-ups. Willem's use of "baby-talk" here is so sophisticated. He introduces a literary device that is crucial for making sense of certain genres, such as science fiction and poetry, and so this is a deceptively nutritious book for developing literacy in toddlers.
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Christine Olson (MSL quote), USA
<2007-03-15 00:00>
This book emotionally moved me on a number of levels. It hit home. Our son is almost three, but has had very limited speech until recently. He is often misunderstood and has had troubles in child care due to his speech development delays.
Knuffle Bunny's story of how a carefree afternoon can suddenly turn so wrong struck a cord. I knew my son would relate. The dumbfounded expression in Dad's face, the attempts to cover up her request with "Yes, we're going home," his attempt to ignore her all together, the growing frustration and exhaustion in both of them... and then the relief once Mom figures out what the problem is.
My son understood the story immediately. He was concerned about the bunny being left behind, he recognized (as if he'd invented it) the "boneless" tactic, the tantrum, and the lame responses from Dad.
I recommend this book for all toddlers. Plus, the city setting and juxtaposition of cartoons and photos are great. A well-written, funny book. |
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Camille (MSL quote), USA
<2007-03-15 00:00>
Every child has that special stuffed animal and fate will always have it that it gets mislaid or lost at some point in the child's life. This is a book every child and every parent will identify with. The fear, the hysteria, the frantic searching, the rejoicing when reunited are all very familiar emotions. The look of the book is wonderful and original. I love the expressive faces of Trixie and her father. This is the book I will give to new babies and their parents, along with Goodnight Moon. This book is a "read it again" favorite to be sure.
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