In the adult world of politics and news, the meaning of words can be twisted, facts distorted for a some purpose. Our words may not express the same exact ideas, but how can we transcend that and listen to understand? How much does it matter? How many of us are calling this story “Knuffle Bunny” with the silent k and yet others know what story we are talking about?Įither way you pronounce it, most of us who have read this story understand Trixie’s dilemma. This got us thinking about mistakes in language and communication. And it's pronounced k-nuffle (ph), but I misspelled it.” How frustrating! Don’t worry, though, her family doesn’t give up and together they solve a mystery AND Trixie reveals her first (recognizable) word!ĭid you know that k-nuffle bunny means snuggle bunny? It does! In an interview with NPR Willems says, “It's a Dutch word that means hug or snuggle. Despite her very best efforts to communicate with her dad, she continues to be misunderstood. “Knuffle Bunny” (pronounced k-nuffle) is great story by Mo Willems about a resilient little girl, Trixie.
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