Button Nose: The Sad Little Bear by Gina LoBiondo
This is a short, yet powerful tale told from a toy’s perspective. Button Nose was loved by his little girl but as with all little girls, she grew up and neglected the bear. As mom’s are want to do, she cleared out some toys thus starting Button Nose on an adventure. Button Nose finds many different owners who just do not measure up to the Little Girl and his sadness grows from the lack of love and attention. His adventure soon ends with a delightful ending that will bring tears to your eyes.
I have three grandchildren under the age of 5 and they visited with me last night. I read this book to them and they LOVED it! My granddaughter informed her mother NOT to touch any of her toys!
The story flowed smoothly and with ease that children could follow. The style in which the author, Gina LoBiondo writes is fluid and allows her readers to engage with the characters. The two boys enjoyed the book as well. I only had to read it to them three times!
The illustrations by Brittany Widler were well done, and the children loved them as well. Not too many pictures and they are done in a manner that is attractive to the children – simple yet rich in detail and impactful.
Disclaimer: This book was provided free of charge by the author, narrator, and/or publisher in exchange for a non-bias, honest review.
