Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. Carolyn Janssen, Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County Mommy and Daddy have new hairdos, and Trixie is a big girl now. Friends and fans of Knuffle Bunny will readily notice the passage of time since the lovable bunny made his first appearance. The familiar style of photographs with original drawings takes readers along on the journey from New York to Holland, but also from babyhood to childhood. His sensitivity to children's needs allows the humor to come through without devaluing the feelings. Willems once again conveys a range of emotions through limited text and outstanding illustrations. At the end, Daddy includes a note to his daughter with the hope that the toy might return years later when she has her own child. She gives him to a crying baby and becomes Knuffle Bunny free. Just when the story might end, Trixie shows just how brave (and grown up) she is. Soon the visit ends, and Trixie is back on the plane where Knuffle Bunny is waiting in the seat pocket. Although the grown-ups encourage her to be brave because she's âgetting bigger,â Trixie remains in a funk until she dreams about her special toy and all the children he encounters on his travels. Trixie, excited and slightly sleepy, leaves her toy rabbit behind and doesn't miss him until the plane is on the way to China. PreS-KâKnuffle Bunny goes international when Trixie and her family fly to Holland to see Oma and Opa.
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