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Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Review:
In this tale we follow Trixie as she experiences the excitement of accompanying her dad to the laundromat, the excitement of helping him sort the laundry, the realization that a friend has been left behind at the laundromat, the fear of separation, her desperation as she tries to communicate to her dad what has happened, the urgency as the family rushes back to the laundromat, and the joy of reunion with a most beloved toy and friend; followed by Trixie's first words.
There is always that one object from childhood that we cannot do without. For me it is my cabbagepatch doll, MaryAnne. For Trixie, it is the Knuffle Bunny. The brief loss of her cherished bunny is an experience that everyone can relate to. Adults will be able to sympathize with Trixie's father as he becomes annoyed with what he perceives to be Trixie's unexplainable bad behavior, and children can probably identify with not being able to communicate their needs and worries to grown-ups.
The illustrations for this picture book are a fascinating mix of sepia-toned photographs of a city neighborhood behind humorously drawn cartoon illustrations of Trixie, her family, and the neighbors they pass. The use of the photographs for the setting makes the story seem more real somehow.
Awards:
Original Voices Award (NOMINATED FOR AN AWARD) 2004
Caldecott Medal (NOMINATED FOR AN AWARD) 2005
American Library Association Notable Books for Children (WON AWARD) 2005
Book Sense Book of the Year (NOMINATED FOR AN AWARD) 2005
Quill Awards (NOMINATED FOR AN AWARD) 2005
Colorado Children's Book Award (NOMINATED FOR AN AWARD) 2006
Red Clover Award (WON AWARD) 2006
Charlotte Zolotow Award (NOMINATED FOR AN AWARD) 2005
Beehive Children's Picture Book Award (NOMINATED FOR AN AWARD) 2006
Bluegrass Award (WON AWARD) 2006
Golden Archer Award (Wisconsin) (NOMINATED FOR AN AWARD) 2006
Golden Archer Award (Wisconsin) (NOMINATED FOR AN AWARD) 2007
SCASL Book Award (South Carolina) (NOMINATED FOR AN AWARD) 2007
Carnegie Medal (WON AWARD) 2007
Star review Booklist: "-readers of all ages will recognize the agonizing frustration of a little girl who knows far more than she can articulate."
Star review School Library Journal: "- A seamless and supremely satisfying presentation of art and text."
Connections:
* Start a discussion about what everyone's favorite toy or object is. Talk about how they'd feel if it got lost.
* Discuss if they've ever had to say something but couldn't find the words for it.
Other books:
Willems, Mo. Knuffle Bunny Too: A Case of Mistaken Identity. 1423102991
Alborough, Jez. Where's My Teddy? 9781564022806
Image credit: http://jennydrakephotography.blogspot.com/2009/03/aggle-flabble-klabble-snurp.html
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