Book Title: Knuffle Bunny Too
Author: Mo Willems
Published: 2007
Number of Pages: 42
Recommended Age Group: Preschool, Elementary
From Knuffle Bunny Too
“Trixie can’t wait to bring her one-of-a-kind Knuffle Bunny to school and show him off to everyone. But when she gets there, she sees something awful: Sonja has the same bunny. Suddenly, Knuffle Bunny doesn’t seem so one-of-a-kind anymore. Chaos ensues until the bunnies are taken away by Ms. Greengrove. After school, Trixie finally gets her beloved bunny back. But in the middle of the night, Trixie realizes something. She has the wrong bunny!“
About Knuffle Bunny Too
Winner of the Caldecott Honor in 2008, Mo Willem’s Knuffle Bunny Too is the sequel to his acclaimed Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Tale from 2004. This well-received second installment starts with Trixie and her excitement to bring her Knuffle Bunny toy to school, only to realize that Sonja has a Knuffle Bunny of her own. After losing their bunnies at school, the two get them back only to find out they’ve been mistakenly switched!
Trixie’s quest to get her beloved Knuffle Bunny back in this creative, artistic story helped land Willem’s the number one spot on the New York Times Best-Seller list.
Why we recommend:
Anyone not already familiar with the work of Mo Willems should immediately seek out his collection. Highlighted by his recognizable humor and creative illustrations, Willems does such a great job of capturing the attention and imagination of younger readers in this Knuffle Bunny sequel. The story is fun and very relatable for a younger audience.
Willems’ background as an illustrator is on full display in this one as he partners real settings with his comic book style art work, making Knuffle Bunny Too one of his most engaging works.
This book is perfect for preschoolers and early elementary age children.
If you like Knuffle Bunny Too, check out these other books from Mo Willems!
Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Tale, 2004
Make sure to also check out reviews of Willem’s Elephant and Piggie series by visiting our author page!