Bibliographic Information: Willems, M. (2010). Knuffle Bunny Free. New York, NY: Balzer & Bray.
Brief Annotation: Trixie is growing older, old enough to ride on a plane in her own seat on her way to see Oma and Opa in Holland. Naturally she takes Knuffle Bunny on the plane with her, but when she gets off and arrives to their home, something is missing-Knuffle Bunny! During her trip she learns that she is growing older and can be happy without her Knuffle Bunny. When she gets back on the plane to go home she finds her beloved bunny in the seat. With a crying baby behind her and a new found independence from Kuffle Bunny she makes a very brave and grown up decision.
Genre: Picture book, Fiction
Grade Level: P-3
Readers who will like this: Children who like Knuffle Bunny books; Children who are growing older; Children who have a beloved sidekick; Children who in the process of giving up their beloved sidekick
Response/Rating: 3; along with all the Knuffle Bunny books I am delighted by the artistic design of each page and find myself wondering if the photographs taken represent the real place being told in the story. I love the idea of Trixie giving up her Knuffle Bunny to a child who seems to need it. I also like the idea of Trixie getting letters from the new owner with new adventures to share!
One question you would ask before a read aloud: Do you have a beloved sidekick like a blanket or teddy bear? How would you feel giving it to someone else?
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