Increasingly, I am drawn to the artistry of Polacco. There is a warmth in her stories that leaves the reader peaceful.This is a lovely story of Paige and her grandmother. There is room for all in the overstuffed, large blue chair, filled with cats overflowing, books, and a grandmother who holds and reads to her beloved grand daughter. This book resonated because most recently, I spend time each night with our grand daughter Kayla and listen while she reads books checked out of her school library. She is a pip, and listening to the inflection and power she gives to the words makes me smile.Paige loves her grandmother and all that they do together. Making a stuffed animal for Paige to hold while they sit in the chair, is a magical thing for Paige. She loves Bun, Bun and carries him every where.One day, affixing his paw to a balloon, the string breaks and Paige is heartbroken as she watches her precious animal fly high into the sky.Luckily, the string affixed to Bun, Bun's paw is broken and falling to the ground, he is cleaned and sewn and given back to a very excited Paige.There's nothing earth shattering, or exciting about Polacco's works. But, each time I read one of her books, I'm mesmerized. (Mommy's review from 3/4/12) We didn't like this one very much. My daughter and I both go back and forth with Polacco but, and I'm somewhat ashamed, we were kind of making fun here.The illustrations and the story are both so-so, they don't suck, but Julia kept saying, "She should have listened. She should have listened." And, well, she's right. The kid should have listened. I couldn't argue with that.This just isn't one that's memorable for us and we definitely wouldn't want to read it again.
What do You think about Bun Bun Button (2011)?
Heartwarming story and charming illustrations. My two year old daughter adores this book.
—maggiebear66
What a great story to read over and over before bed. I love happy endings.
—shan
What a nice, heartwarming story. I love Patricia Polacco.
—jackie
It had Snowy dogs! And a big blue chair of love!
—mireyasam
