“Knuffle Bunny!!! And those were the very first words Trixie ever said.”
“Knuffle Bunny!!! And those were the very first words Trixie ever said.”
Students can write about a time they lost something important, using describing words to show how they felt, just like Trixie in the story.
pickKnuffle Bunny (Picturebook, Caldecott Honor, 2004) tells its story through creative pictures. The backgrounds are real black-and-white photos, and the characters are drawn in soft colors so they stand out. The round shapes make the characters look playful, and the smooth lines show clear expressions. The composition keeps Trixie and Knuffle Bunny in focus, so the pictures guide the story from start to finish.
I would use this book to point out the pictures and talk to students about how the color effects the book. I would ask them if there is a special animal or toy that they love and how they when/if they had misplaced it. I would ask them how the illustrations tell us that something is wrong, which could lead into a conversation about body language.
pickThe illustrations in “Knuffle Bunny“ creates a real-life feeling by using real pictures from the city they live in, in black and white; while having the characters in color cartoon form creates a fun atmosphere.
I would use this book to teach the importance of onomatopoeia and how it adds to the excitement in a story. It also has the opportunity to hook student's engagement throughout the story as well.
pickMo Willems‘ Knuffle Bunny (2004) is a humorous and heartwarming story about a toddler, her beloved stuffed animal, and a chaotic trip to the laundromat. The illustrations are key to the storytelling, blending expressive photographs of real settings with simple, cartoon-like characters. This mix highlights the contrast between the child‘s emotions and the world around her, making her frustration, panic, and relief vividly come to life.
