As a mother of two small girls, I have been a Mo Williams fan for quite some time. His delightful stories brighten the hearts and spread smiles and laughter to both my daughters and myself. His simple tales speak to the heart, the truth of life, parenting and friendship. Knuffle Bunny, a Caldecott Honor Book, is one of our family's favorites. The story consists of little baby Trixie who is going with her dad on a simple trip to the laundromat. But what happens is an experience that most parents I think can relate to. When Trixie's beloved Knuffle Bunny stuffed animal, inexplicably goes missing (yet the readers see what happens to it), Trixie is besides herself. But without knowing how to talk yet, her dad struggles with trying to figure out why Trixie is so upset. But with mom to the rescue, dad soon realizes why Trixie is so upset and the adventure continues to get the beloved Knuffle Bunny back.
While the story itself is precious, the illustrations are what gives this story its charm! A unique combination of real photographs mixed with cartoon illustrations make for a wonderful visual experience. The illustrations contains subtle pieces of information that enhance the story in such a way that leaves the reader laughing and smiling.
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