Magic in the Attic: A Button and Squeaky Adventure

by Jim Shore

Overview

A charming and imaginative storybook for children about friendship that introduces the characters, Button and Squeaky. On a boring and rainy day, a lonely teddy bear named Button decides to venture into the attic for the very first time. Amazed by all of the toys and fascinating objects he finds, he begins to play with everything he sees. But finally, he stumbles upon a beautiful trunk filled with treasures from faraway places. At the very bottom of the trunk is a curious balloon animal kit that says, “Instant Friend Just Add Love and Air.” He soon finds himself making the best friend he’s always wanted, Squeaky! Button and Squeaky become the best of friends, and so begins all the future adventures together that are to come! Illustrated by Jim Shore, an industry-leading gift designer whose art is sold worldwide.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781641240642
Publisher:	Fox Chapel Publishing
Publication date:	10/13/2020
Pages:	48
Product dimensions:	8.50(w) x 11.20(h) x 0.50(d)
Age Range:	5 - 7 Years

About the Author

Jim Shore is a renowned artist and legend in the giftware industry, inspiring retailers and consumers alike with an enduring body of work based on tradition, family, and love of country. A sculptor and painter specializing in collectible and figurines, Jim’s unmistakable style combines a diverse color palette with timeless design drawn from images of American and European folk art forms, including quilting, rosemaling, and tole painting. He designs under Enesco, a gift industry retail distributor, and is a best-selling artist with QVC. He has done commissioned work for Disney, Peanuts, Coca Cola, The Grinch, and several other famous collections. To see more of Jim’s work, visit his website (www.JimShore.com), Facebook (@ArtistJimShore), and Instagram (@jim_shore_designs).

Editorial Reviews

Magic in the Attic will take you back to the sweetness and security of childhood.

Tracey Tong

A celebration of friendship, imagination, and trying new things, told through a sweet little bear and his new friend!

www.babiestobookworms.com Babies to Bookworms

"Making a friend isn't that hard after all," Button says. "All you have to do is keep trying." ~ Magic in the Attic: A Button & Squeaky Adventure. I just love this book. Cute story on friendship and trying new things. Button was itching for something, and ended up going on an adventure into the attic. While in this attic he finds all sorts of adventure until he looks into a chest and spots something. Everything about this book is cute, the illustrations and a cute story on making friends.

Brittney Hafner - Mama's Bookworm Cafe

A beautifully illustrated book about the gift of friendship and a magical adventure. You and your child will want to curl up together and read this lovely book over and over. 

Anne Keenan

Filled with imagination, love, and the joy of friendship.

Midwest Book Review

A beautiful tale about finding friendship even in the the most unimaginable of places!

Junior Magazine

08/01/2020

K-Gr 2—One rainy day, Button, a lonely teddy bear, decides to explore the attic in his house, a place he has never been before. The attic does not appear to be a scary place, but is rather a wonderland filled with all kinds of interesting and mysterious things, including a fire hat, toys, and a globe. He also finds a trunk covered in stickers from all over the world that is filled with more wondrous things, including an "Instant Friend" kit that contains a balloon and instructions. "Just add love and air" it says. After a few mishaps (in which Button remarks that making friends is harder than he thought) and a little magic, a purple balloon dog named Squeaky comes to life. Since Button has never had someone to love before, Squeaky gives Button a fabric heart to sew on his chest, and the two become fast friends. Button decides that making a friend isn't so hard after all, with persistence. Richly colored, detailed pencil illustrations bring the magic to life. VERDICT The first of an intended series, this is a fresh new friendship story with a classic feel, and is recommended for larger collections.—Jessica Marie, Salem P.L., OR

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