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Bun Bun Button
Paige loves cuddling with Gramma and all of Gramma's pets in the Old Blue Chair. And when Gramma makes her Bun Bun Button, an adorable homemade stuffed bunny with a button nose, this special time becomes even more cozy. Then a balloon carries the little bunny away. Bun Bun braves honking geese and a wide night sky, until luck - or love - magically brings her back home to the little girl who loves her.
This heartwarming story celebrates the special bond between grandparents and grandchildren, and is perfect for children who imagine their toys have secret adventures when no one's watching.
This heartwarming story celebrates the special bond between grandparents and grandchildren, and is perfect for children who imagine their toys have secret adventures when no one's watching.
40 pages, Hardcover
First published October 27, 2011
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Patricia Polacco
92 books1,053 followersPatricia Polacco is a New York Times bestselling author and illustrator with around seventy beloved and award-winning books to her credit, including The Keeping Quilt, Pink and Say, The Blessing Cup, Chicken Sunday, and Thank You, Mr. Falker. She resides in Michigan.
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December 28, 2011
Patricia Polacco has become one of my very favorite children’s picture book authors/illustrators. I’ve now read every book she’s written and illustrated. Historically, she comes out with two books each year, and for her last few books I’ve been waiting book to book, as I am caught up, and I’ll continue to look forward to any other books she creates.
I finally got this book from the library today; it’s one of a very few picture books that ever made it to my on-deck shelf. I’ve actually had opportunities to read this in bookstores but I decided to wait to read it until I could spend an adequate amount of time with it.
Many of Polacco’s picture books are best for 8-12 or even 9-13 year olds, for school-aged kids. This is one of the few of her books that are written with preschoolers in mind, I’d say best for 2-6 year olds.
The illustrations fit the story perfectly. I love how Patricia (and I think her brother) make a (non-speaking) appearance because so many of this author’s books are autobiographical. This book’s main character is based on a visitor who came to one of her programs. I loved the dogs and cats and other animals, and that big blue chair, especially when it’s full of occupants.
It’s a reassuring story about a beloved stuffed animal lost and then found. It’s not realistic at all but it’s sweet and fun. (I have a personal story about a stuffed animal lost and never found, but that story is for another day/review, but I was able to identify with the temporarily bereaved child.)
This isn’t one of my very favorite Polacco books but I’d have loved it as a young child and I can recommend it to young children; it’s one of this author-illustrator’s books that would make a fine introduction to her work. Kids won’t have to wait until they’re “old enough” as is true with so many of her other books.
3 ½ stars and it’s not fair that I’ve compared Polacco with Polacco so I’m upping the rating, even though it might be only a 3 star book. Thinking about it…
I finally got this book from the library today; it’s one of a very few picture books that ever made it to my on-deck shelf. I’ve actually had opportunities to read this in bookstores but I decided to wait to read it until I could spend an adequate amount of time with it.
Many of Polacco’s picture books are best for 8-12 or even 9-13 year olds, for school-aged kids. This is one of the few of her books that are written with preschoolers in mind, I’d say best for 2-6 year olds.
The illustrations fit the story perfectly. I love how Patricia (and I think her brother) make a (non-speaking) appearance because so many of this author’s books are autobiographical. This book’s main character is based on a visitor who came to one of her programs. I loved the dogs and cats and other animals, and that big blue chair, especially when it’s full of occupants.
It’s a reassuring story about a beloved stuffed animal lost and then found. It’s not realistic at all but it’s sweet and fun. (I have a personal story about a stuffed animal lost and never found, but that story is for another day/review, but I was able to identify with the temporarily bereaved child.)
This isn’t one of my very favorite Polacco books but I’d have loved it as a young child and I can recommend it to young children; it’s one of this author-illustrator’s books that would make a fine introduction to her work. Kids won’t have to wait until they’re “old enough” as is true with so many of her other books.
3 ½ stars and it’s not fair that I’ve compared Polacco with Polacco so I’m upping the rating, even though it might be only a 3 star book. Thinking about it…
February 9, 2020
Paige Elizabeth Darling treasures the time she spends at her Gramma's house, and the fun things that they do together. Baking cookies, feeding and playing with her grandmother's many pets, and (best of all) cuddling on the Old Blue Chair - there is never a shortage of wonderful experiences to be had! When Gramma makes Bun Bun Button - a beautiful, calico-cloth stuffed bear - for her, Paige's happiness is complete, and she takes her new companion with her everywhere. Then one day, disregarding her grandmother's warning, Paige ties Bun Bun Button to a helium balloon, and he floats away. Will she ever see her beloved toy again...?
Like many of Patricia Polacco's books, Bun Bun Button was inspired by real life events, in this case, the giving of a much worn, and much loved stuffed animal to the author, by a young girl who attended one of her readings. Although I wouldn't say it was one of Polacco's strongest titles, it was still an engaging story - I particularly liked the loving relationship between Gramma and Paige - one that will have plenty of appeal for younger readers with a treasured favorite toy. The artwork is vintage Polacco - which is to say, it suits the story, despite not being a personal favorite. The image on the cover, in which Bun Bun Button floats through a starry sky, is undoubtedly the most appealing in the book.
Like many of Patricia Polacco's books, Bun Bun Button was inspired by real life events, in this case, the giving of a much worn, and much loved stuffed animal to the author, by a young girl who attended one of her readings. Although I wouldn't say it was one of Polacco's strongest titles, it was still an engaging story - I particularly liked the loving relationship between Gramma and Paige - one that will have plenty of appeal for younger readers with a treasured favorite toy. The artwork is vintage Polacco - which is to say, it suits the story, despite not being a personal favorite. The image on the cover, in which Bun Bun Button floats through a starry sky, is undoubtedly the most appealing in the book.
March 29, 2012
There is something magical in Patricia Polacco’s books. She creates a special story that draws people into the words and pictures. My very first years of teaching, I remember reading and falling in love with her work. Always popular in classrooms, Polacco writes for children’s imaginations, but also connects with adult readers. Her writing and messages are mature enough for middle grades, but innocent enough to make readers of all ages smile and imagine along with the characters. This is what we love about Ms. Polacco and her books.
Bun Bun Button continues Polacco’s theme of childhood innocence with a story about Paige, a young girl who shares magical days with her grandmother. The connection between the two is obvious as they share laughs, adventures, and a big comfy chair. Grandmother adds a new friend to their special kinship when she introduces Bun Bun Button. Bun Bun Button is the cutest little bunny with button eyes and a special ear that has the perfect place to put your finger as you nap or sleep. (What a great idea!) When Bun Bun Button goes on an adventure all on his own, Paige misses her little friend. In the end Bun Bun Button has a fun adventure and returns home to her little girl, just a little worse for the ware.
Beautiful as always, this book was lovely. I did enjoy the story, the illustrations, and the author’s note about a little girl bringing Ms. Polacco a Bunny during a book signing. I wonder how primary students feel about reading about about such a young girl, but the story will hopefully reach them, teach them, and spark imagination as always. Perfect in the classroom or reading on a big comfy chair with your grandmother, this book is a classic Patricia Polacco for libraries and classrooms.
Bun Bun Button continues Polacco’s theme of childhood innocence with a story about Paige, a young girl who shares magical days with her grandmother. The connection between the two is obvious as they share laughs, adventures, and a big comfy chair. Grandmother adds a new friend to their special kinship when she introduces Bun Bun Button. Bun Bun Button is the cutest little bunny with button eyes and a special ear that has the perfect place to put your finger as you nap or sleep. (What a great idea!) When Bun Bun Button goes on an adventure all on his own, Paige misses her little friend. In the end Bun Bun Button has a fun adventure and returns home to her little girl, just a little worse for the ware.
Beautiful as always, this book was lovely. I did enjoy the story, the illustrations, and the author’s note about a little girl bringing Ms. Polacco a Bunny during a book signing. I wonder how primary students feel about reading about about such a young girl, but the story will hopefully reach them, teach them, and spark imagination as always. Perfect in the classroom or reading on a big comfy chair with your grandmother, this book is a classic Patricia Polacco for libraries and classrooms.
January 13, 2012
Bun Bun Button by Patricia Polacco follows an adventure of a homemade stuffed bunny with a button nose, made by a grandmother for her beloved grandaughter.
Paige loves cuddling with Gramma and all of Gramma's pets in the Old Blue Chair. This special time becomes even more cozy when Gramma makes her Bun Bun Button, an adorable stuffed bunny with a button nose. A balloon carries the little bunny away, and Bun Bun braves honking geese and a wide night sky, until luck - or love - magically brings her back home to the little girl who loves her.
The text emphasizes the bond between grandmother and grandaughter, the family and pets, and Paige and Bun Bun Button. This would make a good bedtime or toy-themed storytime read-aloud.
Polacco's detailed illustrations are rendered in pencils and markers. They depict loving relationships and an accidental adventure. My favorite images include the title page, making cookies in the kitchen, everyone in the blue chair, Paige receiving Bun Bun, Bun Bun & balloon inside, Bun Bun floating away, Bun Bun floating at night, and toy and child reunited.
This is a cute story about a beloved toy, and loving relationships. The illustrations are a bit exaggerated at times. The animals exhibit exaggerated joy, and I've never seen Siamese-type cats quite that loving. A ton of coincidences bring Bun Bun Button safely home. The story is still heart warming and quite appealing.
For ages 2.5 to 6, family, friendship, toy adventures, grandparents, bedtime, toys, and fans of Patricia Polacco.
Paige loves cuddling with Gramma and all of Gramma's pets in the Old Blue Chair. This special time becomes even more cozy when Gramma makes her Bun Bun Button, an adorable stuffed bunny with a button nose. A balloon carries the little bunny away, and Bun Bun braves honking geese and a wide night sky, until luck - or love - magically brings her back home to the little girl who loves her.
The text emphasizes the bond between grandmother and grandaughter, the family and pets, and Paige and Bun Bun Button. This would make a good bedtime or toy-themed storytime read-aloud.
Polacco's detailed illustrations are rendered in pencils and markers. They depict loving relationships and an accidental adventure. My favorite images include the title page, making cookies in the kitchen, everyone in the blue chair, Paige receiving Bun Bun, Bun Bun & balloon inside, Bun Bun floating away, Bun Bun floating at night, and toy and child reunited.
This is a cute story about a beloved toy, and loving relationships. The illustrations are a bit exaggerated at times. The animals exhibit exaggerated joy, and I've never seen Siamese-type cats quite that loving. A ton of coincidences bring Bun Bun Button safely home. The story is still heart warming and quite appealing.
For ages 2.5 to 6, family, friendship, toy adventures, grandparents, bedtime, toys, and fans of Patricia Polacco.
March 7, 2014
Increasingly, I am drawn to the artistry of Polacco. There is a warmth in her stories that leaves the reader peaceful.
This is a lovely story of Paige and her grandmother. There is room for all in the overstuffed, large blue chair, filled with cats overflowing, books, and a grandmother who holds and reads to her beloved grand daughter. This book resonated because most recently, I spend time each night with our grand daughter Kayla and listen while she reads books checked out of her school library. She is a pip, and listening to the inflection and power she gives to the words makes me smile.
Paige loves her grandmother and all that they do together. Making a stuffed animal for Paige to hold while they sit in the chair, is a magical thing for Paige. She loves Bun, Bun and carries him every where.
One day, affixing his paw to a balloon, the string breaks and Paige is heartbroken as she watches her precious animal fly high into the sky.
Luckily, the string affixed to Bun, Bun's paw is broken and falling to the ground, he is cleaned and sewn and given back to a very excited Paige.
There's nothing earth shattering, or exciting about Polacco's works. But, each time I read one of her books, I'm mesmerized.
This is a lovely story of Paige and her grandmother. There is room for all in the overstuffed, large blue chair, filled with cats overflowing, books, and a grandmother who holds and reads to her beloved grand daughter. This book resonated because most recently, I spend time each night with our grand daughter Kayla and listen while she reads books checked out of her school library. She is a pip, and listening to the inflection and power she gives to the words makes me smile.
Paige loves her grandmother and all that they do together. Making a stuffed animal for Paige to hold while they sit in the chair, is a magical thing for Paige. She loves Bun, Bun and carries him every where.
One day, affixing his paw to a balloon, the string breaks and Paige is heartbroken as she watches her precious animal fly high into the sky.
Luckily, the string affixed to Bun, Bun's paw is broken and falling to the ground, he is cleaned and sewn and given back to a very excited Paige.
There's nothing earth shattering, or exciting about Polacco's works. But, each time I read one of her books, I'm mesmerized.
February 16, 2018
This is a sweet tale about a little girl named Paige and her grandmother. I love that the two spend a lot of time together and that the grandmother creates Bun Bun Button, a stuffed bunny from scrap fabric, for little Paige.
We recently made sock bunnies from old mis-matched socks and our girls just love them. So I can see how attached Paige is to her Bun Bun Button.
Overall, it was an entertaining story and the illustrations were terrific. We just loved the dancing cats and cuddly dogs. We love Patricia Polacco's stories and read all of the ones we can find at our local library.
Her storytelling is magic and her illustrations are very recognizable and often very expressive. We really enjoyed reading this story together and we will certainly look for another one of her books at the library soon.
We recently made sock bunnies from old mis-matched socks and our girls just love them. So I can see how attached Paige is to her Bun Bun Button.
Overall, it was an entertaining story and the illustrations were terrific. We just loved the dancing cats and cuddly dogs. We love Patricia Polacco's stories and read all of the ones we can find at our local library.
Her storytelling is magic and her illustrations are very recognizable and often very expressive. We really enjoyed reading this story together and we will certainly look for another one of her books at the library soon.
June 12, 2017
What I liked best about this story were the illustrations-- all the animals, the beat-up blue chair, Paige's tearful expression as Bun Bun Button flies away, and Bun Bun's changing facial expressions even though it is just a stuffed rabbit. I found the ending a bit too coincidental, but children won't notice and will surely find this an enchanting story. Polacco mentions on the dust jacket that she based this story on a real Bun Bun that a young fan gave her. I wish she had included a photo of that real stuffed rabbit. Recommended.
November 17, 2011
Typical Polacco illustrations. A nice ending to the book. (Maybe the child should learn to listen to the adult next time!) I don't understand why poor Bun Bun didn't get a bath, too. A good lap-read or real-alone choice, probably for a school-age since preschoolers or toddlers might find the book too sad at parts. (I did!!) Stories of lost toys always make me sad--and missing all my toys that did NOT come back to me! But I'm silly that way, and maybe the younger kids would be fine with it.
December 28, 2016
is this book interesting?
January 16, 2019
rating: 3.5
A warm furry story about love. Love between a G'ma and her granddaughter, between the child and a toy, between G'ma and all of her pets. Toss in a bit of serendipity, and it becomes a tale that young children are sure to enjoy.
A warm furry story about love. Love between a G'ma and her granddaughter, between the child and a toy, between G'ma and all of her pets. Toss in a bit of serendipity, and it becomes a tale that young children are sure to enjoy.
November 6, 2022
3.5 stars
October 25, 2015
What is it about Patricia Polacco's illustrations that conveys the emotions of her stories so well? She's not the most amazing book artist I've ever seen, though she is very good. I suppose that her illustrations are just another form through which she expresses the powerful emotions in her stories, so intangibly and subtly that it's difficult to pin down exactly how she does it. Patricia Polacco is a wonderful writer and illustrator, and I can't imagine the landscape of picture book literature without her invaluable contributions.
Paige Elizabeth Darling is a girl whose smile will touch any open soul. In it, we see all of her joyfulness at the thought of spending time with her grandmother, the thrills and adventures of being young and dependent and loving without any hesitation. Paige is living through what undoubtedly will be some of the most memorable moments of her life, free to be with her grandmother around the house all the time and just do whatever comes to mind, together.
When Paige notices that all of the animals hanging around inside her grandmother's house—even the squirrel!—have special toys that her grandmother made for them individually, she asks if she, too, can have one. Thus Bun Bun Button is dreamed into existence, stitched together by the skilled hands and loving heart of a doting grandparent. The expression on Paige's face when she first sees Bun Bun Button is one that I will never forget, and I wasn't even the one who made it for her! It's really not the cloth and buttons shaped like a bunny that Paige holds so dear, of course; it's the love of her grandmother contained in a form that she can hug and hold and play with to her heart's content, a gift that few of us are ever so fortunate to receive. When Paige's grandmother says "we Darlings have always been lucky!", the sentiment really resonates.
But then that luck seems to run out when Paige ties Bun Bun Button to a helium balloon one day and accidentally lets go of it while trying to give her friend a glimpse of the endless blue sky above. Losing Bun Bun is like losing a piece of her grandmother, and Paige's small body can hardly hold the sadness that fills her. But while Bun Bun Button may be gone forever, her grandmother is still there, and there's nothing that the two of them can't figure out how to handle together. The Darlings, after all, have always been lucky, and who's to say that they won't receive another miracle now, and have Bun Bun Button somehow return to them?
Bun Bun Button is a lovely story in every respect, and I definitely would rate it as two and a half stars. I even thought for a good while of rounding that rating up to three. One really cannot go wrong in selecting a Patricia Polacco book to read, and this story of love and little miracles deserves a place on the shelf beside such others of her classics as January's Sparrow, Pink and Say and The Junkyard Wonders. I loved Bun Bun Button, and I have little doubt that you will, too.
Paige Elizabeth Darling is a girl whose smile will touch any open soul. In it, we see all of her joyfulness at the thought of spending time with her grandmother, the thrills and adventures of being young and dependent and loving without any hesitation. Paige is living through what undoubtedly will be some of the most memorable moments of her life, free to be with her grandmother around the house all the time and just do whatever comes to mind, together.
When Paige notices that all of the animals hanging around inside her grandmother's house—even the squirrel!—have special toys that her grandmother made for them individually, she asks if she, too, can have one. Thus Bun Bun Button is dreamed into existence, stitched together by the skilled hands and loving heart of a doting grandparent. The expression on Paige's face when she first sees Bun Bun Button is one that I will never forget, and I wasn't even the one who made it for her! It's really not the cloth and buttons shaped like a bunny that Paige holds so dear, of course; it's the love of her grandmother contained in a form that she can hug and hold and play with to her heart's content, a gift that few of us are ever so fortunate to receive. When Paige's grandmother says "we Darlings have always been lucky!", the sentiment really resonates.
But then that luck seems to run out when Paige ties Bun Bun Button to a helium balloon one day and accidentally lets go of it while trying to give her friend a glimpse of the endless blue sky above. Losing Bun Bun is like losing a piece of her grandmother, and Paige's small body can hardly hold the sadness that fills her. But while Bun Bun Button may be gone forever, her grandmother is still there, and there's nothing that the two of them can't figure out how to handle together. The Darlings, after all, have always been lucky, and who's to say that they won't receive another miracle now, and have Bun Bun Button somehow return to them?
Bun Bun Button is a lovely story in every respect, and I definitely would rate it as two and a half stars. I even thought for a good while of rounding that rating up to three. One really cannot go wrong in selecting a Patricia Polacco book to read, and this story of love and little miracles deserves a place on the shelf beside such others of her classics as January's Sparrow, Pink and Say and The Junkyard Wonders. I loved Bun Bun Button, and I have little doubt that you will, too.
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October 6, 2013Book Title: Bun Bun Button by: Patricia Polacco
Short Description of the Book:
Paige loves cuddling with Gramma and all of Gramma's pets in the Old Blue Chair. And when Gramma makes her Bun Bun Button, an adorable homemade stuffed bunny with a button nose, this special time becomes even more cozy. Then a balloon carries the little bunny away. Bun Bun braves honking geese and a wide night sky, until luck - or love - magically brings her back home to the little girl who loves her.
FOCUS: Narrative Features I would Use in a Mini-Lesson:
*Transitional Words:
Patricia Polacco uses transition words throughout her whole story of Bun Bun and his adventure up into the sky and back to grandma’s house. During the lesson, I could emphasize the transition words Polacco uses and discuss ways we could use them in our own narratives, also showing them how I used transition words in my own writing. The students could then make a list of possible transition words that they could use by exploring narratives in order to find useful transition words for their own writing.
TEACH: CCSS Connection (4th grade):
4.W.3 Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, descriptive details, and clear event sequences.
c.Use a variety of transitional words and phrases to manage the sequence of events.
Short Description of the Book:
Paige loves cuddling with Gramma and all of Gramma's pets in the Old Blue Chair. And when Gramma makes her Bun Bun Button, an adorable homemade stuffed bunny with a button nose, this special time becomes even more cozy. Then a balloon carries the little bunny away. Bun Bun braves honking geese and a wide night sky, until luck - or love - magically brings her back home to the little girl who loves her.
FOCUS: Narrative Features I would Use in a Mini-Lesson:
*Transitional Words:
Patricia Polacco uses transition words throughout her whole story of Bun Bun and his adventure up into the sky and back to grandma’s house. During the lesson, I could emphasize the transition words Polacco uses and discuss ways we could use them in our own narratives, also showing them how I used transition words in my own writing. The students could then make a list of possible transition words that they could use by exploring narratives in order to find useful transition words for their own writing.
TEACH: CCSS Connection (4th grade):
4.W.3 Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, descriptive details, and clear event sequences.
c.Use a variety of transitional words and phrases to manage the sequence of events.
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October 16, 2015This is such a charming children's tale about a grandmother who stitches a teady bear for her granddaughter. The bear goes on an adventure via a balloon ride from Grandmother's mom, up through the clouds, and into space. Eventually, the bear makes himself home again. I was drawn by the love between the granddaughter and her grandmother. They have a relationship based on love and understanding. The most powerful statement of love happened when Bun Bun returns home. Grandma tells her granddaughter "See I told you because of LOVE he found LOVE back to home". I will definitely recommend this book to others. As a matter of fact, my children adore this book and the adventure of Bun Bun who gets lost in space and makes his way home again.
April 12, 2012
A girl and her grandmother have a very special relationship where they spend lots of time together. Grandma's house has lots of dogs, cats, and even a squirrel. The best part for the girl is Grandma's comfy blue chair where there is so much love. The granddaughter realizes that something's missing and she asked her grandmother for a stuffed friend and her Grandma makes her Bun Bun Button. When Bun Bun is taken away unexpectedly, they have to trust that love will bring her back. This book had way too much going on and it didn't really have a point to me. There were some cute moments, but I didn't quite see the appeal elements, even for the intended audience.
November 27, 2012
Bun Bun Button is a book about a little girl whose grandmother sews her a stuffed bunny, but then the girl loses the bunny when it flys away tied to a balloon. The next day, the bunny falls back down in the grandma's garden and everything is happy again. I liked this book because it reminded me of my own stuffed bunnies! I'm a college student and I still love my stuffed animals and this book gave me a glimpse of how I used to be when I was young. Although this book was cute, there wasn't much that was special about it or that stood out. It was one of those books that I just wanted to hurry up and finish.
July 18, 2014
Anyone who has loved a precious teddy, or blanket or any item of affection will enjoy this book. It is a story of a girl who falls in love with a special stuffed animal that her gramma makes for her but then looses it while it is attached to a big red balloon. Most can remember the heart ache of watching their balloon float away, but Paige watches her balloon float away with her Bun Bun Button. The story is told in a way, along with the detailed illustrations that really makes you feel like you are in Paige's shoes and watching your own Bun Bun Button float away. I enjoyed this book a lot and I think kids would as well.
November 18, 2011
Bun Bun Button is another heart-warming, cozy story from Patricia Polacco. Paige loves her Gramma's house full of dogs, cats, love, and home-baked cookies. But, most of all, Paige loves the Old Blue Chair that they snuggle in to read and cuddle. Paige asks Gramma for a something to hold when she sits in the chair. Gramma gets out her calico cloth and presto! Bun Bun Button is born!
Paige holds tight and never lets Bun Bun Button out of her sight. But, when she ties the doll's arm to a helium balloon, the unthinkable happens. Will she ever see Bun Bun Button again?
Paige holds tight and never lets Bun Bun Button out of her sight. But, when she ties the doll's arm to a helium balloon, the unthinkable happens. Will she ever see Bun Bun Button again?
May 22, 2012
One of the things I like about Polacco's picture books is that they are great for the K-2nd grade group (and, sometimes, even older). In a world sometimes awash with toddler/preschool favorites, it's nice to pick up a picture book with depth, longer text, etc.
This one is interesting, though, because the storyline is really a younger storyline (special toy gets lost and then found). It makes it a perfect read for the experienced preschool listener as well as for those kindergarten+ kids who are still clinging to that special toy (or perhaps have only recently begun to leave it behind).
This one is interesting, though, because the storyline is really a younger storyline (special toy gets lost and then found). It makes it a perfect read for the experienced preschool listener as well as for those kindergarten+ kids who are still clinging to that special toy (or perhaps have only recently begun to leave it behind).
January 9, 2013
(Mommy's review from 3/4/12)
We didn't like this one very much. My daughter and I both go back and forth with Polacco but, and I'm somewhat ashamed, we were kind of making fun here.
The illustrations and the story are both so-so, they don't suck, but Julia kept saying, "She should have listened. She should have listened." And, well, she's right. The kid should have listened. I couldn't argue with that.
This just isn't one that's memorable for us and we definitely wouldn't want to read it again.
We didn't like this one very much. My daughter and I both go back and forth with Polacco but, and I'm somewhat ashamed, we were kind of making fun here.
The illustrations and the story are both so-so, they don't suck, but Julia kept saying, "She should have listened. She should have listened." And, well, she's right. The kid should have listened. I couldn't argue with that.
This just isn't one that's memorable for us and we definitely wouldn't want to read it again.
November 19, 2011
A darling (ha!) story about a girl's favorite stuffed rabbit and his adventures. A great story for children who love their stuffed toys dearly. This is not, however, the best choice for a child who has recently lost a beloved toy as it will certainly inspire false hope.
I love Patricia Polacco! Her illustrations are charming and rustic, as usual. The story is lovely and will make a great bedtime story for preschool aged children.
I love Patricia Polacco! Her illustrations are charming and rustic, as usual. The story is lovely and will make a great bedtime story for preschool aged children.
May 14, 2012
Inspired by a real story Bun Bun Button embarks on an adventure when the balloon she is tied to floats away from her keeper, Paige Elizabeth Darling. Paige's Grandma had made Bun Bun Button especially for her Granddaughter to snuggle with while they sat in the Old Blue Chair and read stories along with 2 mini schnauzer's, 5 Siamese cats, 1 goldfish (on the table) and a squirrel.
July 29, 2017
The little girl visits her grandma often and they sit in the blue chair with the kitties and the dogs and a pet squirrel. The little girl asks for a something to hold while they snuggle in the blue chair. So Grandma makes Bun Bun Button and Bun Bun Button goes everywhere with the little girl. Till one day Bun Bun Button has his own adventure. Nov. 16, 2011
reread on july 27, 2017
reread on july 27, 2017
December 27, 2011
I liked everything about this except the end. The illustrations, as always, are wonderful and I did think the repetative language would make it a nice read aloud. I just thought having the bunny magically fall at Gramma's feet was a bit too pat.
I did love the jacket note and worry that lots of kids will want to bring their beloved stuffed animals to author visits.
I did love the jacket note and worry that lots of kids will want to bring their beloved stuffed animals to author visits.
February 16, 2018
The book was a solid three star book for me until the last page. Paige's grandmother bumped it to a 4 star book that made my voice crack when reading that tender statement aloud. If you want to know what that is though, you will have to read the book :). Besides, Patricia Polacco books are always worth the time.
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May 16, 2017Based on a real-life story told to Patricia Polacco by one of her young fans, this is the tale of an adorable stuffed rabbit who takes the ride of his life -- accidentally! Bun Bun Button is a Grandma-made bunny rabbit beloved by his owner. Everything is going well until one day he gets carried off by a balloon! Readers of all ages will find this story irresistible. - Karen
November 4, 2012
In Patricia Polacco's Bun Bun Button, we meet Paige and the lovey her Gramma makes especially for her. Bun Bun Button travels everywhere with Paige, until the day Bun Bun's adventures take him a little bit too far. Inspired by one of Polacco's own experiences with a young reader, Bun Bun Button will resonate with any young child who has ever had a special stuffed friend.
January 4, 2013
What a disappointment. I am a huge fan of Polacco, but this story was not up to her usual storytelling genius. It is a sweet story of a little girl's homemade gift from her doting grandmother, apparently based on a toy given to her by a young reader. It seemed to be a very personal story without the universal appeal and deeper message that make so many of her reflective and personal stories sing.
April 5, 2012
Pleasant story of grandparent/grandchild relationship and the making of beloved Bun Bun Button, his loss and finding him. The security of a grandparent and the security of a stuffed being made by the grandparent.
November 20, 2011
Pre-K to Grade 2. What child hasn't been warned NOT to take a helium balloon outside? In this story, a child ties his favorite new toy to the balloon and tempts fate. The balloon(and bunny) fly away... only to return home because they are a VERY lucky family.
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