About the book
\"Simple toys are best, and when they're done as well as this, simple books as well.\"—Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
An imaginative little boy explores the many pleasures that can be found in—and made from—his grandmother's button box.
NCSS-CBC Notable Children's Trade Book in the Field of Social Studies
\"Chamberlain's bold linoleum cuts, with gentle color added, portray the buttons in loving detail and give the book an appropriately old-fashioned flavor.\"—Kirkus Reviews
\"Besides inspiring some flights of fancy for readers, the book will suggest many uses to parents and librarians for games, history lessons, and puppetry.\"—Booklist
Editions of The Button Box
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780525445906
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780525454458
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780140554953
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780140556421
Read an Excerpt
\"Simple toys are best, and when they're done as well as this, simple books as well.\"—Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
An imaginative little boy explores the many pleasures that can be found in—and made from—his grandmother's button box.
NCSS-CBC Notable Children's Trade Book in the Field of Social Studies
\"Chamberlain's bold linoleum cuts, with gentle color added, portray the buttons in loving detail and give the book an appropriately old-fashioned flavor.\"—Kirkus Reviews
\"Besides inspiring some flights of fancy for readers, the book will suggest many uses to parents and librarians for games, history lessons, and puppetry.\"—Booklist
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Button Box about?
\"Simple toys are best, and when they're done as well as this, simple books as well.\"—Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
An imaginative little boy explores the many pleasures that can be found in—and made from—his grandmother's button box.
NCSS-CBC Notable Children's Trade Book in the Field of Social Studies
\"Chamberlain's bold linoleum cuts, with gentle color added, portray the buttons in loving detail and give the book an appropriately old-fashioned flavor.\"—Kirkus Reviews
\"Besides inspiring some flights of fancy for readers, the book will suggest many uses to parents and librarians for games, history lessons, and puppetry.\"—Booklist
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in The Button Box?
Children’s, Teenage and Educational > Children’s / Teenage fiction and true stories > Children’s / Teenage fiction: General, modern and contemporary fiction
Where can I read a sample of The Button Box?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780525445906
Who is/are the Author/s of the book The Button Box?
Margarette S. Reid
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
The Button Box is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780525445906) and hardcover(ISBN 9780525454458) and paperback(ISBN 9780140554953) and paperback(ISBN 9780140556421)
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