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Button and Bundle Hardcover – Picture Book, February 19, 2019

by Gretchen McLellan (Author), Gillian Flint (Illustrator)
4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 16 ratings
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A tender story about two best friends who must move away from each other. With a sprinkle of imagination and a lot of love, Button and Bundle will learn the true meaning of friendship.

Button and Bundle are best friends. So are their dolls.

But when Button has to move away, she's sad and lonely without Bundle.

Until one day, Button finds a single yellow balloon and an idea. With a little luck, maybe she can reunite Bundle with their dolls again!

Knowing that her faraway friend would be happy is the happiest idea of all.

This sweet and charming friendship story addresses how to cherish old friendships while making new ones. With fun, imaginative play, Button and Bundle create a world they'll share no matter how far apart they are.
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  1. Reading age
    4 - 8 years
  2. Print length
    32 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    Preschool - 3
  5. Lexile measure
    AD540L
  6. Dimensions
    9 x 0.5 x 11.25 inches
  7. Publisher
    Knopf Books for Young Readers
  8. Publication date
    February 19, 2019
  9. ISBN-10
    1524766682
  10. ISBN-13
    978-1524766689
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K-Gr 2-Button and Bundle are best friends who love to play with dolls and sing together. In fact, even the girls' dolls are besties. One day, they learn that Button must move and the girls are deeply saddened. After arriving at her new home, a balloon arrives on the wind and Bundle ties a basket to it, sending her doll back to her friend, envisioning the joy it would bring her friend despite their distance. Gorgeous watercolor and pastel illustrations float across the page, including a ribbon of yellow and pink appearing in the sky, mimicking the movement of not only the balloon carrying the gifted doll, but also the song that connects the girls in spite of their separation. Button even teaches her new friend Leah the song and imagines it wafting to Bundle through the air. Small details in the background, such as a hand-drawn image of the girls playing taped to the wall, or small daisies the friends picked together really give the story depth. The feelings expressed by the characters are both real and relatable. VERDICT A great choice for any collection, this story offers comfort and solace to any young reader who has experienced the sadness of moving and separation, while simultaneously offering a sense of hope that distance doesn't mean they've completely lost a friendship and that there are always opportunities to find new friends.-Kaitlin Malixi, Kensington Health Sciences Academy, Philadelphia

About the Author

Gretchen Brandenburg McLellan is a picture-book author and former elementary reading specialist who now devotes herself to writing for children and visiting schools. Like Button and Bundle, Gretchen loved dolls and making clothes and homes for them with her first friend. After living on three continents, Gretchen settled in Washington State with her husband, cat and dog, stunt squirrels, and a doll or two. She celebrates when her children and grandchildren come home. She hopes you too find a home with her in her books. Follow her on Twitter at @gmclellan5 and learn more at gretchenmclellan.com.

Gillian Flint has had a passion for drawing and creating characters for as long as she can remember. A career in illustration was a natural path for her to take. She has worked as a professional illustrator since graduating from university in 2003. Her work has since been published in the UK, USA, and Australia. She enjoys working in a variety of styles, from watercolor and pastels to digital illustration. In her spare time, Gillian enjoys reading, spending time with her family, and pottering about in the garden on sunny days.

Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Knopf Books for Young Readers; Illustrated edition (February 19, 2019)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 32 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1524766682
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1524766689
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 4 - 8 years
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ AD540L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ Preschool - 3
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 12.5 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 9 x 0.5 x 11.25 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 16 ratings

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    Gillian Flint is an illustrator who has a passion for painting in watercolours. She has been drawing and creating characters for as long as she can remember. Her work has been published in the USA, UK and Australia. In her spare time she enjoys reading and gardening at her home in the UK.

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    Gretchen Brandenburg McLellan is a children's author, reading specialist, and avid reader. When she's not playing with words, you can find her baking, hiking in the woods with her dog, cross-country skiing, playing pingpong and dancing. If she were in retail, she'd have a children's book and toy store replete with espresso bar and bakery and places to write and draw. She seeks out places just like this to write in. Have any suggestions? She is also on a personal quest for the best hot fudge sundae on the planet. Gretchen loves to travel, especially returning to the Germany of her nomadic army-brat childhood. She once traveled overland from the Netherlands to Kabul, Afghanistan with a backpack full of, you guessed it, books. Now she hopes little backpacks will be carrying her books on adventures of their own.

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4.8 out of 5 stars
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Bundle
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful story!
Reviewed in the United States on October 16, 2023
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Very sweet story!!
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Judith Gardiner
5.0 out of 5 stars Button and Bundle Scores High
Reviewed in the United States on March 10, 2019
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I loved this warm story about friendship. It awakened the little girl inside that loved playing with dolls and making doll houses. A good book to share with children facing any kind of loss.
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kimbacaffeinate
4.0 out of 5 stars the wonders of friendship both old and new.
Reviewed in the United States on April 24, 2019
Button and Bundle are friends; very best friends. They spend their days together along with their dolls, Petal and Rose. We spend time with them playing, skipping and dreaming. Until one day Button has to move away. We follow Button to her new home. She is very sad and tries to imagine what her friend is doing. It was touching and sweet as we see her go through the stages of loss a child might experience…until one day while looking for fairies she spots another young girl over the fence.

With beautiful illustrations Mclellan tugs at your heartstrings as she shares the wonders and magic of friendship. Button navigates first-friends and new friends. It was simplistic allowing the images and words to weave together to evoke feeling.

I enjoyed the message. Sophia, who is four felt empathy and joy for these characters. It opened the door for discussion and would make the perfect gift for a young one who is moving, starting a new school or to share in a classroom setting.
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Ellen Dodson
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book on friendship!
Reviewed in the United States on March 1, 2019
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Very happy with this book. I haven't found another book for young readers that is as entertaining and sweet about friendships, old and new.
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Jenna Grodzicki
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful friendship story!
Reviewed in the United States on February 21, 2019
Button and Bundle are best friends. They do everything together, along with their dolls, Petal and Rose. But Button's family moves away. Now what will the friends do? This story demonstrates the power of first friends, whether they are near or far. It reminded me of when my daughter's first best friend moved away. They were in Kindergarten. They hid in the closet on their last day together, just like Button and Bundle. The illustrations complement the text perfectly. This is sure to become a favorite of young readers everywhere!
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Michele M.
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book for new beginnings
Reviewed in the United States on September 19, 2019
Such a sweet story to help kids with new beginnings. Moving can be one of the most difficult life changes for children. It teaches children that there can be fun, even if it's different fun, with new experiences. This book is lyrical in its illustrations and comforting. I highly recommend.
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Natasha Wing
4.0 out of 5 stars Girls & Dolls
Reviewed in the United States on February 27, 2020
Sweet book about moving away and finding a new friend. I'm glad that it shows both a Caucasian and an African American girl as friends. And the new friend she meets loves unicorns so that's cute. Only thing is I was not believing that the girl who moved away would happen to find a low-flying balloon that was strong enough to lift a basket weighted with a doll. But, hey, it's a kid's book so kids will suspend disbelief. Other than that, this book wraps you in sweetness.
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Eileen Meyer
5.0 out of 5 stars Sweet story of FRIENDSHIP and navigating CHANGE!
Reviewed in the United States on February 21, 2019
Gretchen McLellan's picture book, Button and Bundle, is a sweet story of friendship and navigating change. Gillian Flint's soft, delicious illustrations make this the perfect book to read again and again - and the perfect book to have a conversation about best friends, dealing with changes (in this case, a move far away), and how to open your heart again to a new friend. A wonderful book to add to your family's library!
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AllyG19
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful book
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 7, 2019
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This book is great and is beautifully illustrated. I would definitely recommend
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