A small pup looking for a place to belong and a boy just learning how to read find connection in this heartwarming and unforgettable picture book by internationally bestselling author of Tom Lake and Bel Canto and #1 New York Times bestselling illustrator of Fancy Nancy.
When Button is adopted from the pound, he discovers that life with Sasha-and the busy bookstore where she works-is full of surprises. Button isn't quite sure where he fits. But everything changes when he wanders into the children's section and meets a boy struggling to read. With patience, kindness, and a gently wagging tail, Button becomes the perfect listener for a brand-new reader.
Written by Pulitzer Prize finalist Ann Patchett, who is herself the owner of an independent bookstore (Parnassus Books in Nashville) and a lifelong dog lover, this heartfelt story is infused with the warmth and empathy that define her work. Robin Preiss Glasser, #1 New York Times bestselling illustrator of the Fancy Nancy series, brings Button's world to life with expressive, emotionally rich artwork. Together, they've created a tender celebration of stories and community, reminding readers that books-and dogs-have a special way of bringing people together.
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Ann Patchett is the internationally bestselling author of numerous acclaimed novels for adults, including The Dutch House, Commonwealth, Bel Canto, and Tom Lake. A finalist for the Pulitzer Prize and winner of the PEN/Faulkner Award and the Orange Prize, she has been recognized with the National Humanities Medal for her contributions to American letters. Ann is also the co-owner of Parnassus Books, an independent bookstore in Nashville, Tennessee, where she lives with her husband and their beloved dogs.
Robin Preiss Glasser is the award-winning illustrator of the bestselling Fancy Nancy series, which has sold millions of copies worldwide. Named Illustrator of the Year by the Children's Book Council in 2013, she's known for her expressive, detail-rich style that brings stories to life with humor and heart. She also illustrated Gloria's Promise, a School Library Journal starred selection praised as "a celebration of dance, dreams, and hard work." A former professional ballet dancer, she lives in California with her family.