Knuffle Bunny

By Mo Willems

Book #1 in the Knuffle Bunny series

A young girl loses her beloved toy and goes on a journey to find it.

4.8/7 Bookroo experts·4.3/5 Goodreads · 50,744 ratings

40 pages· 216 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud

$18.99Save 5%

In stock. Also at Amazon or Bookshop.

Bookroo's summary

Trixie's trip to the laundromat with Daddy turns into a frantic adventure when her cherished Knuffle Bunny is left behind. As the realization dawns, chaos ensues, testing Daddy's problem-solving skills and Trixie's patience. With a blend of black-and-white photos and lively illustrations, this tale captures the humor and drama of a simple outing gone hilariously wrong. Will Trixie and Daddy manage to retrieve the lost bunny, or will this be a lesson in letting go? Discover the unexpected twists in this charming story of family, mishaps, and the love for a stuffed friend.

From the publisher

Trixie, Daddy, and Knuffle Bunny take a trip to the neighborhood Laundromat. But the exciting adventure takes a dramatic turn when Trixie realizes somebunny was left behind?

Using a combination of muted black-and-white photographs and expressive illustrations, this stunning book tells a brilliantly true-to-life tale about what happens when Daddy’s in charge and things go terribly, hilariously wrong.

Awards

Caldecott Honor (2005)Charlotte Zolotow Honor (2005)

At a glance

Format
Pages: 40
Words: 216
Reading age: 3–5
Audience: Picture
Lexile: 460L

Themes & topics

Books about stuffed animal friends Books about lost and found possessions Books about father-daughter relationships Books about dads Books about New York

Inside the book

A peek between the covers

What readers & critics say

Reviews

4.8

out of 7

6.0

“Another win for Mo Willems! He perfectly captures the emotions of each of the main characters. Any parent will recognize the behavior of the young child with their own agenda, the going boneless is particularly painful. I also have to admit that I cringe a little when Dad unloads the washer onto the floor of the laundromat looking for Knuffle Bunny but it poignantly illustrates the level of his desperation. I love the cartoon illustrations painted on the photographs of New York City and the opportunity the cityscape gives us to talk about how people sometimes do regular things, like laundry, in a different way than we do. The text is quite spare and a little droll with the illustrations filling in all the wonderful blanks!”

Grammy

Trusted reviewer

For readers who can't stop at one