Product Description

A little boy must come to terms with being teased and ostracized because hed rather read books, paint pictures, and tap-dance than participate in sports. There is a good balance between the simple text . . . and the expressive pictures . . . an attractive little book.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #13031 in Books
• Published on: 2001-02-01
• Released on: 2001-01-12
• Original language: English
• Dimensions: .19" h x 6.52" w x 8.12" l, .26 pounds
• Binding: Paperback
• 48 pages

From Publishers Weekly
Even though Oliver doesn't win first prize at a talent show, his parents and classmates cease their jeering of his "sissy" pursuits. Ages 4-8.
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Ingram
Oliver Button would rather read, dance, and draw pictures than play football like the other boys. His classmates' taunts don't stop him from doing what he likes best, and his practice and persistence pay off in the end--when Oliver Button is a star. Illustrated.

About the Author
Tomie dePaola is best known for his books for children. He's been published for 40 years and has written and/or illustrated over 200 books, including 26 "Fairmount Avenue", "Strega Nona", and "Meet the Barkers". Tomie dePaola and his work have been recognized with the Caldecott Honor Award, the Newberry Honor Award and the New Hampshire Governor's Arts Award of Living Treasure. He lives in New London, New Hampshire with his new Airedale dog, Bronte.