We love the Knufflebunny books around here and if you haven't read them, then you need to shimmy yourself down to the library and check them out.
We gave the third one to Lizzy for Christmas and there's a problem. A big problem. And that problem is my eyes get all misty and my throat gets all chokey as I read the last couple pages. For the record I am not a crier. That doesn't mean I'm unemotional, I just prefer not to cry. So when I'm trying to play it cool and read Knufflebunny Free in a normal voice to the kids and not doing a terribly good job of it, they turn their heads around and look at me like I'm a crazy person. Then I have to cough and gather myself and continue reading, trying not to weep. And they turn around again to catch another glance as I manage to finish. It's the "what is WRONG with you???" look.
I've read Knufflebunny Free at least 3 dozen times now and my emotional reactions don't change. It's actually making me coo coo that a children's book can manipulate me like this. It isn't the only one. Miss Fannie's Hat has the same effect. It's been one of Ainsley's favorites for over 3 years now. Three years of becoming all teary when reading a book about an old lady who donates her most favorite hat "the pink straw with roses" to the church auction.
When did my tough shell break apart? And where are the pieces so I can glue-gun the thing back together?
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