The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane by Kate DiCamillo, 2006

Tells the story of a china rabbit, who is pampered and loved, but doesn't love in return. He undergoes many adventures in his transformation from being completely self-absorbed to being loving and compassionate. I LOVED this book, but wondered what audience it was really appropriate for? The message of the book seemed beyond the abilities of a reader choosing a book about a china rabbit.