Opinion:
This is a darling little story about a pompous china rabbit coming to understand the true meaning of selfless love. The pages are full of wonderful descriptions and entertaining circumstances that capture audiences both young and old.
Kate DiCamillo manages to infuse her work intended for children with such emotional depth, I felt my own understanding of love and giving grow as I shed a few tears for Edward Tulane. It's a very quick and easy read, but the affects are lasting and worth the time.
Read Again: To my future children, absolutely
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Author: Kate DiCamillo
Illustrator: Bagram Ibatoulline
Brief Summary (taken from the last page of the book):
Once, there was a china rabbit who was loved by a little girl. The rabbit went on an ocean journey and fell overboard and was rescued by a fisherman. He was buried under garbage and unburied by a dog. He traveled for a long time with the hoboes and worked for a short time as a scarecrow.
Once, there was a rabbit who loved a little girl and watched her die.
The rabbit danced on the streets of Memphis. His head was broken open in a diner and was put together again by a doll mender.
And the rabbit swore that he would not make the mistake of loving again.
Once there was a rabbit who danced in a garden in springtime with the daughter of the woman who had loved him at the beginning of his journey. The girl swung the rabbit as she danced in circles. Sometimes, they went so fast, the two of them, that it seemed as if they were flying. Sometimes, it seemed as if they both had wings.
Once, oh marvelous once, there was a rabbit who found his way home.
Pages: 200
This will be the next book on my list.... It sounds so sweet. Thanks for the comment. I look forward to reading more of your reviews. =)
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