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Description
In poetry that winds and wends like a creek through a farmer's field, we journey through one lovely day in Buttercup's life. Whether she is ruminating on the mud beneath her feet or the moon and the stars in the blue-black sky, she draws us deep into her rich and wonderful world.
Recommended Age, Grade, and Reading Levels
- Age:
- 3 to 5
- Grade:
- p to k
- Reading age:
- 3 to 5
Awards
- Commended, CCBC Best Books
- Short-listed, Blue Spruce nominee
- Commended, OLA Best Bets
- Commended, Resource Links "The Year's Best"
Editorial Reviews
"This is a delightful marriage of imagination and reality, of lyrical languorous text and gentle realistic illustration - a pleasure."
— Deakin Newsletter
"A read-aloud gem...A clever, joyful, playful celebration of creative language, sound, rhyme, rhythm, and repetition."
— Quill & Quire
"The small details in each illustration truly bring this book to life....A wonderful book to teach children how to play with language! Bravo sisters Beck!"
— Resource Links
"There's much... for small fry to roll around their tongues as beautiful black-and-white Buttercup meanders through her lovely day."
— The Globe and Mail
"Buttercup provides the answers to life's eternal questions - she loves the simple things and shares this joy with readers."
— School Library Journal
"Buttercup's overflowing optimism is uplifting and life-affirming...This picturebook is perfect for a lovely day or a lousy one - reminding us, like Buttercup, to sing thankful praises for life's simple pleasures."
— Canadian Children's Book News
"The story's tone is peaceful and contented."
— The Horn Book Guide
"Highly recommended."
— CM Magazine
"Beck shows her mastery of lovely language as she shares with her readers Buttercup's discoveries and delights."
— The Brandon Sun
Out of print
This edition is not currently available in bookstores. Check your local library or search for used copies at Abebooks.
