If you’re looking for a new book to give your toddler this Christmas or need a present for yet another child’s birthday party, why not give Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Tale a shot? 
Written and Illustrated by Mo Willems, the book follows the adventures of Trixie, a toddler, and her father on a trip to the laundromat.
The illustrations are set against real-life black-and-white city photos of a leafy Brooklyn neighborhood including scenes any pint-sized New Yorker will identify with: parks, schools, stoops, and stairways.
A gift from a family member, this book is my daughter’s new favorite and mine! And for those of you concerned with the literary acumen of your slobbering progeny, Knuffle Bunny is a 2005 Caldecott Honor book, which I guess is the equivalent of the Booker Prize or something for children’s books.
The honor is definitely warranted though, Trixie’s story follows a clear narrative arc that really holds your kid’s attention. I absolutely love watching my daughter as she emotes genuine concern when Knuffle Bunny goes missing, and then pure understanding when Trixie has to “go boneless” during a tantrum to get her father’s attention.
But I don’t want to give too much away, buy it here!
