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The Wool Pooh
Kenny’s Lazy Eye
Kenny’s lazy eye—and the fact that it embarrasses him—symbolizes his struggle to develop self-confidence in the face of bullying and teasing. Many kids at school laugh at him because both his eyes don’t point…
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Leather Gloves
The leather gloves that Wilona buys her children each winter represent the ways in which Kenny and his siblings are financially privileged. Of course, they’re certainly not rich, but they do have some things that…
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Angels and Magical Powers
The angels and “magical powers” mentioned throughout the novel represent the idea that love and emotional support can sustain people in ways that often feel magical. When Kenny is drowning in the whirlpool, he sees…
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