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Lana Button is an award-winning children's author of several picture books as well as a presenter and early childhood educator. The New York Times describes Lana's book TOUGH LIKE MUM (Tundra, 2021) as a "tender tale that imparts that asking for help shows toughness too." Kirkus says the book is "powerful in its vulnerability."
Lana's super fun read-aloud THE COW SAID BOO! (Pajama Press, 2021) is described by Kirkus as "an infectious seasonal read-aloud."
Her first book, WILLOW'S WHISPERS (Kids Can Press, 2010) was described by Kirkus as "A victory for any reader who struggles to be heard, even metaphorically"
Lana strives to support, inspire and entertain her young readers. The Globe and Mail said, "It's easy to forget that my kids think the ...more

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	Willow's Whispers by Lana Button (Goodreads Author), Tania Howells (Illustrator) 3.92 avg rating — 230 ratings — published 2010 — 8 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Willow Finds a Way by Lana Button (Goodreads Author), Tania Howells (Illustrator) 3.86 avg rating — 169 ratings — published 2013 — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Tough Like Mum by Lana Button (Goodreads Author), Carmen Mok (Goodreads Author) (Illustrator) 4.03 avg rating — 156 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Raj's Rule by Lana Button (Goodreads Author), Hatem Aly (Goodreads Author) (Illustrator) 3.91 avg rating — 153 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Cow Said Boo! by Lana Button (Goodreads Author), Alice Carter (Illustrator) 3.74 avg rating — 151 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Willow's Smile by Lana Button (Goodreads Author), Tania Howells (Illustrator) 3.71 avg rating — 125 ratings — published 2016 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	My Teacher's Not Here! (Kitty and Friends, 1) by Lana Button (Goodreads Author), Christine Battuz (Illustrator) 3.89 avg rating — 109 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	One Can by Lana Button (Goodreads Author), Eric Walters, Isabelle Malenfant (Illustrator) 4.44 avg rating — 94 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Tayra's Not Talking (Kitty and Friends, 3) by Lana Button (Goodreads Author), Christine Battuz (Illustrations) 4.01 avg rating — 95 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	What If Bunny's NOT a Bully? by Lana Button (Goodreads Author), Christine Battuz (Illustrations) 4.07 avg rating — 74 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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Such a fun way to learn this interesting piece of Canadian history.
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Lovely story that will invite lots of inclusive conversation.
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lovely story well told with gorgeous illustrations.
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So well written! I loved the delivery of this important story. This book is begging to be re-read!
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This is a laugh-out-loud read aloud with bonus dino facts kids will enjoy reading.
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So fun and funny with the most playful rhyme! The art meshes so well. Add this one to your Halloween pile!
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