A Boy and Moonimal (a three-eared soft toy rabbit), who are inseparable, experience feelings of loss and rescue.
The Boy loves Moonimal from the moment he sees him in a charity shop, and they have some idyllic moments together until a tragic day in the forest when the child breaks his glasses and cannot find Moonimal. Interestingly, the story follows the soft toy’s feelings and thoughts rather than the child’s. A long journey of sadness for Moonimal: “Day by day, year by year, time slipped away.” Moonimal was hosted by creatures in the forest – rabbits and stags, but he never felt at home; he was thinking and looking for his Boy.
Many children would identify with the experience of having a favourite soft toy and will follow the story of “The Boy and the Moonimal”intensely. The beautiful illustration by Debi Gliori will enhance the reader’s experiences and help digest the story’s development when a dog grabs Moonimal and brings it to his owner, a man who much resembles Boy. Children will be presented with challenging and well-thought-out provocative thinking. United, the rabbit experiences good care and fondness again, and another story of unconditional love begins with Moonimal and the baby girl in the house. “Moonimals are made to be hugged tight.”
Further Information:
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Where to Find it:
- Buy on Amazon: The Boy and the Moonimal
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Further Reading:
On the topic of lost and found toys: “Dogger” by Shirley Hughes and The Sea Saw by Tom Percival
- Buy on Amazon: Dogger
- Buy on Amazon: The Sea Saw
