Boston Globe-Horn Book Awards Winner, Fiction Category

Quills Award Nominee

"Kate DiCamillo gives us a fragile and wonderfully human anti-hero, and in this book she delivers a quiet, meaningful, and memorable story with all the markings of a future classic and wonderful sparks of Kate's signature wit."

— Alison Morris, Children's Book Buyer, Wellesley Booksmith, Wellesley, MA

"This charming book is destined to be read aloud, shared, and savored by young and old alike. It has an old-fashioned quality and the appearance of a classic, and belongs in every child's library."

— Pat Scales, Director of Library Services, South Carolina Governor's School of the Arts, Greenville, SC


"Edward Tulane does go on a miraculous journey, but the real miracle is how he is changed. From the bottom of the sea to a dump and beyond, this once glorious and much-loved china rabbit captured my attention immediately and took me with him on his amazing travels. With him I felt elegant, broken, frightened, hopeful, lonely, and ultimately happy. I was sad each time Edward lost someone and moved by what he learned about caring and love. I want to read this enchanting tale out loud to someone sitting on my lap, and together we will predict what the next adventure will be as we look at the charming pictures that introduce each chapter. This beautiful treasure, with the creativity and artistry of Kate DiCamillo and illustrator Bagram Ibatoulline, is a story for readers of all ages, who will be reminded about what it means to be human."

— Connie S. Zitlow, Professor, Ohio Wesleyan University; Editor of Lost Masterworks of Young Adult Literature; Past President of A.L.A.N



"The melody and rhythm of life's lessons about friendship and love are captured in this timeless story by Kate DiCamillo and illustrated by Bagram Ibatoulline, whose artwork is incredible. I think we have a new classic."

— Joci Tilsen, Valley Bookseller, Stillwater, MN


"This tender story, with truly lovely art, will resonate with all of Kate DiCamillo’s fans."

— Margaret Brennan Neville, The King’s English Bookshop, Salt Lake City, UT


"Exquisite language, inventive plot twists, and memorable characters."

— Publishers Weekly (boxed signature review)


"This achingly beautiful story shows a true master of writing at her very best."

— School Library Journal (starred review)


"Somewhere between fairy tale and fable, DiCamillo spins the tale of Edward, transformed by the lives he touches. The reader will be transformed too."

— Kirkus (starred review)


"The story soars because of DiCamillo's lyrical use of language and her understanding of universal yearnings. This will be a pleasure to read aloud."

— Booklist (starred review)