Most Popular Books by Lana Button

Key Selling Points Stay My Baby reflects on the heart tug of feeling the joy of watching a child grow up while also feeling a protective wish to hold them close forever. Sweet rhyming verses accompanied by inviting photographs of babies, toddlers and diverse families make this board book an appealing read for all caregivers as they marvel over the babies in their lives. Author and educator Lana Button was inspired to write this story while saying goodbye at the airport to her university-bound daughter.

★ “Reminiscent of Junie B. Jones. Illustrations by Ogawa evoke Raina Telgemeier vibes and bring funny scenes of this charming read by Button to vivid life.”—Publishers Weekly, starred review ★“Readers will root for Brianna, while perhaps understanding why she has so few friends. A flawed but sympathetic character worthy of readers’ love.”—Kirkus, starred review I''m Brianna Ross. And what I love is: Kicking leaves. Digging soft sand. Helping others. What I don''t love is: Having zero friends in my class. Getting in trouble every single day. Being called Brianna Banana. Nine-year-old Brianna struggles to fit in. She can be impulsive and distracted, and sometimes she loses her temper, but she''s also thoughtful and brave and ready to be a friend. Brianna thinks that being chosen for classroom helper duty will make the other kids like her. When new girl Rumi is named Helper of the Day instead, Brianna is disappointed. But could a new friend be just around the corner? The epub edition of this title is fully accessible.

What does it mean to be tough? Kim finds out in this moving mother-daughter story about family hardship, vulnerability and love, perfect for fans of Dolly Parton''s Coat of Many Colors. Kim''s mum is tough. Everyone says so. She can deal with unruly customers at the Red Rooster with a snap of her fingers. Kim is tough, too. She doesn''t need to wear a hat to keep her ears warm. And she can make soup all by herself, even without the stove. Kim and her mum are tough. But Kim is learning that sometimes toughness doesn''t look like what you''d expect. In this tender exploration of a mother-daughter relationship, Kim and her mother learn that in order to support and truly take care of each other, they need to be tough -- and that sometimes being tough means showing vulnerability and asking for help.

Not your typical bullying story. Gertie the elephant says everyone on the playground should stay away from Bunny because she’s super mean. But Kitty has questions: How did Bunny become a bully? Was she born that way? Did she catch the bully flu? Wait, does that mean bullying is contagious? Could the other animals catch it? But … then no one would play would them either, and that doesn’t seem fair. Might Bunny be sorry? Should they give her a second chance? Flipping the focus turns ideas about bullies (and those who call them that!) on their heads.

Brianna Banana has the best secret in the history of Grade 3: she knows she is Helper of the Day! But when Miss Dee, a new substitute teacher, takes over her class and doesn’t know anything about Helper of the Day, all Brianna''s hopes are dashed. Soon she''s in trouble for yelling and the principal is giving her another lecture. But when a fire drill is called and Brianna uses her fire drill experience to make sure both Miss Dee and her classmate Rumi make it safely outside, Brianna learns that there is more than one way to be the Helper of the Day! The epub edition of this title is fully accessible. ★ “Reminiscent of Junie B. Jones. Well-meaning Brianna’s smart narration relates her struggles coping with family upheaval, bullying, and frequent communication snafus and misunderstandings with adults as well as her yearning for a best friend. Grayscale illustrations by Ogawa evoke Raina Telgemeier vibes and bring funny scenes of this charming read by Button to vivid life.”—Publishers Weekly, starred review for Brianna Banana, Helper of the Day

A sweet picture book about a kid welcoming new people into her grammie''s old house. "You''re going to love my Grammie''s house. You''ll love every single thing about it." A precocious and delightful tour guide walks some potential buyers through Grammie''s old house, showing them all the great things about it: a shaggy rug for shuffling, a shady closet that makes a great clubhouse, the perfect spot for eating cookies — even a climbing tree. And with each new detail eagerly pointed out, we get to see hints of what the house was like when Grammie was still there and experience the love that lived in every nook and cranny. This charming and tender story celebrates the connections we make between people and the spaces they inhabit, and the memories that can live on even when new connections are being made.

For the first time in the history of her Grade 3 life, Brianna walks into Room 109 without one thought about Helper of the Day. What a surprise when she sees her name on the board! And guess what? There’s an opening for her to join the Cheese Girls too! All she has to do is pick Kinsley to go with her to deliver the library books. But does Brianna have what it takes to be a Cheese Girl? Or does she even want to be one? Maybe spending time with a real friend is better than being included in a club. The epub edition of this title is fully accessible. Praise for Brianna Banana, Helper of the Day: ★“Readers will root for Brianna, while perhaps understanding why she has so few friends. A flawed but sympathetic character worthy of readers’ love.”—Kirkus, starred review for Brianna Banana, Helper of the Day ★ “Reminiscent of Junie B. Jones. Illustrations by Ogawa evoke Raina Telgemeier vibes and bring funny scenes of this charming read by Button to vivid life.”—Publishers Weekly, starred review for Brianna Banana, Helper of the Day

Willow is thrilled the whole class - including her! - is invited to classmate Kristabelle’s fantastic birthday party, until the bossy birthday girl starts crossing guests off the list when they dare cross her. There are many books on bullying, but Willow’s story offers a unique look at how to handle the situation as a bystander.

There’s trouble at school today! “Smiling Miss Seabrooke should be here to meet me. But my teacher is missing and NOT here to greet me.” How will Kitty get through the day without her teacher? What will she do when her Thermos gets stuck or her jacket won’t zip? Miss Seabrooke is the only one who can fix these things. Or is she? A substitute teacher?! Young children will realize that sometimes the unexpected can be just the thing to make your day — and you — shine!

A captivating picture book about a very soft-spoken little girl’s ultimately successful struggle to find her own voice.

When Willow speaks, her words slip out as soft and shy as a secret. At school, her barely audible whisper causes her no end of troubles. But Willow is as resourceful as she is quiet, and she fashions a magic microphone from items she finds in the recycling bin. But Willow''s clever invention is only a temporary solution. How will this quiet little girl make herself heard?

Willow is worried that she wonêt smile right for her school picture. She chooses the perfect outfit and practices her smiles, but at the sight of the big lights and the cameraês flash Willowês smile disappears! When an understanding teacher gives her the job of shaking a rubber chicken to help make her classmates laugh, Willow discovers that no two smiles are the same. And when itês her turn, she delivers a picture-perfect expression all her own. Parents and teachers will welcome this third story in the Willow series as a lead-in to Picture Day and to discussions about feelings. Willowês experience will help bring a level of comfort and familiarity to this sometimes-intimidating annual event. Charmingly told and illustrated, Willowês Smile will leave readers grinning from ear to ear.

A lighthearted read-aloud about facing a common childhood fear

Tayra won’t talk to her new classmates. Is there anything they can do? Why doesn’t the new student in Miss Seabrooke’s kindergarten class say anything when the other students talk to her? Speaking LOUDER doesn’t help. Tayra won’t even answer the teacher! They’re about to give up. But then Kitty decides she’ll show Tayra things instead of telling her. Soon the pair are communicating with gestures, drawings and smiles. Before long, all the others join in the fun, too! This story shows that words aren’t the only way to connect and be friends!

A child donates a can of food to their school food drive. But in an unexpected twist, they come to understand what it means to give and receive. A child is excited to donate a can of their favorite Zoodelicious to the school food drive. Their teacher has explained that the food will be given to people in need, along with mittens from the “mitten tree.” In the classroom, there’s a carpet with one hundred squares, and the goal is to fill each square with a can of food. When the child places their can of Zoodelicious on square 100, everyone cheers, and the teacher puts a snowflake sticker on top to celebrate. But a few days later, the child finds the same can of Zoodelicious among the groceries their mom has brought home. There’s a pair of red mitts, too. “Mom, are we the people in need?” the child asks. The next morning, after having thought of all the people who will receive food from the school and wondering what else they might need, the child donates their too-small blue mittens to the mitten tree at school. Created by an award-winning team, One Can tells a timely and touching story of a child who learns to give and receive—and wants only to give again in return. Key Text Features dialogue illustrations Correlates to the Common Core State Standards in English Language Arts: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.1.3 Describe characters, settings, and major events in a story, using key details.

A brother and sister spend one quiet winter day on the icy pond behind their house--clearing the snow, skating with the crowd of neighbourhood kids, and cheering on the local hockey team, who play until the sun begins to set. Finally, under the moon and stars, the siblings once again have the ice to themselves.

Learn the ABCs with lowercase letter babies in this fun and funny alphabet book! When letters are babies they just like to play, and don''t like to leave at the end of the day! Lowercase letter babies are busy playing at recess, but it''s time for them to get in alphabetical order and head back inside for naptime. The lowercase "h" baby hops on the hopscotch squares, while baby "s" does the seeking in hide-and-seek. Across the playground, baby "j" jump-ropes and baby "t" enjoys the tire swing. All the while, baby "z" searches for his missing stuffed zebra. The teacher, a capital "T," stretches out a rope for the lowercase letter babies to hang on to as she gathers them in alphabetical order. Finally, the letter babies are in order and ready to nap in their very own spots. Readers will enjoy the interactive element of matching the adorable letter babies to illustrations of items starting with the same letter on various spreads throughout the book, and the fun, rhyming text makes for a great read-aloud.

A silly and accidentally spooky read-aloud about a cow who is mistaken for a ghost, told in rhyming verse with a refrain perfect for chiming in

From the award-winning team of author Lana Button and illustrator Peggy Collins, a heartfelt story about learning to socialize through the power of play, and the magic of a plush cat to unite new friends

A young child learns how to weather her storm of emotions When Laverne attends story time at the library or a playdate at the park, she arrives like a ray of sunshine. But when it''s time to leave, she twists into a thunderstorm and needs to be carried away and brought straight to her room until the storm subsides. One day, feeling worn out by Laverne''s thunderstorms, her parents decide to stay home. As Laverne plays pretend with her stuffies, she realizes that there are ways to prepare for all kinds of weather--and that she can use her stuffies as a tool to manage her big emotions. Charming watercolor illustrations and descriptive text bring this relatable story about explosive behavior and emotional regulation to life.