Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Tale (edition 2004)

by Mo Willems, Mo Willems (Illustrator)

Series: Knuffle Bunny (1)

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A trip to the laundromat leads to a momentous occasion when Trixie, too young to speak words, realizes that something important is missing and struggles to explain the problem to her father.

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Title:	Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Tale
Authors:	Mo Willems
Other authors:	Mo Willems (Illustrator)
Info:	Hyperion (2004), Edition: 1, Hardcover, 40 pages
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A touching story about a real life family! (

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Chrissylou62 | Apr 11, 2024 |

There are a couple things that really make this picture book stand out. 1. The illustrations are superimposed on black and white photographs, which looks really cool. 2. The story is mostly told by the expressions on the child's face, which any kid with a favorite toy or stuffed animal will understand immediately. Also, Knuffle is a really great name for a bunny. (

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LibrarianDest | Jan 3, 2024 |

This story can be used in the classroom to teach students how to use their words to express themselves. (

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cieraj25 | Oct 14, 2023 |

communication, feelings

amberleighgozum | Oct 5, 2023 |

Winsome color, hand-drawn characters move through black and white photographs in this story of love, loss and a child's first word. A huge story-time favorite! (

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Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Tale | Knuffle Bunny Too: A Case of Mistaken Identity by Mo Willems

Mo Willems Set of 8 Paperback Books Includes Can I Play Too?, a Big Guy Took My Ball, Cat the Cat Who Is That?, Knuffle Bunny, the Pigeon Finds a Hot Dog!, Don't Let Pigeon the Stay up Late!, the Pigeon Wants a Puppy!, & My Friend Is Sad by Mo Willems

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Knuffle Bunny and More Great Childhood Adventure Stories [A Read-Aong DVD] by Mo Willems

Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Musical Original Cast Recording [Sound Recording] by Mo Willems

Mo Willems Pigeon and Pals: Complete Cartoon Collection Volumes 1 & 2 by Mo Willems

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Awards

Audie Award (Finalist – Children's Titles for Ages up to 8 – 2007)

A Baker's Dozen: The Best Children's Books for Family Literacy (2005)

BCCB Blue Ribbon Book (2004)

Borders Original Voices (2005)

Caldecott Medal (Honor Book – 2005)

Charlotte Zolotow Award (Honor Book – 2005)

Colorado Children's Book Award (Nominee – 2006)

Golden Archer Award (Nominee – Primary – 2007)

Golden Archer Award (Nominee – Primary – 2006)

A Horn Book Fanfare Best Book (2004)

Indies Choice Book Award (Honor Book – Children's Illustrated – 2005)

Irma Black Award (Winner – 2005)

Kentucky Bluegrass Award (Nominee – Grades K-2 – 2006)

Ladybug Picture Book Award (Nominee – 2005)

Missouri Building Block Picture Book Award (Nominee – 2005)

Mitten Award (Honor – 2004)

Red Clover Book Award (Nominee – 2006)

South Carolina Book Awards (Nominee – Picture Book Award – 2007)

Utah Beehive Book Award (Nominee – Children's Picture – 2006)

Wanda Gág Read Aloud Book Award (Honor – 2005)

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1001 Children's Books You Must Read Before You Grow Up (2009.0159, 2009, Ages 3↑)

Capitol Choices Noteworthy Book for Children and Teens (2005)

CCBC Choices (2005)

Children's Favorites Awards (Selection – 2005)

The Kindergarten Canon: The 100 Best Children’s Books

NCTE/CLA Notable Children's Book in the English Language Arts (2005)

Notable Children's Book (2005)

School Library Journal Best Book of the Year (2004)

Texas 2x2 Reading List (2005)

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Knuffle Bunny

Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Tale

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Brooklyn, New York, New York, USA

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This book is dedicated to the real Trixie and her mommy.
Special thanks to Anne and Alessandra;
Noah, Megan, and Edward;
the 358 6th Avenue Laundromat;
and my neighbors in Park Slope, Brooklyn.

First words

Not so long ago, before she could even speak words, Trixie went on an errand with her Daddy...

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A trip to the laundromat leads to a momentous occasion when Trixie, too young to speak words, realizes that something important is missing and struggles to explain the problem to her father.

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