Button and Bundle

Illustrated by Gillian Flint
A tender story about two best friends who must move away from each other. With a sprinkle of imagination and a lot of love, Button and Bundle will learn the true meaning of friendship.

Button and Bundle are best friends. So are their dolls.

But when Button has to move away, she's sad and lonely without Bundle.

Until one day, Button finds a single yellow balloon and an idea. With a little luck, maybe she can reunite Bundle with their dolls again!

Knowing that her faraway friend would be happy is the happiest idea of all.

This sweet and charming friendship story addresses how to cherish old friendships while making new ones. With fun, imaginative play, Button and Bundle create a world they'll share no matter how far apart they are.
Gretchen Brandenburg McLellan is a picture-book author and former elementary reading specialist who now devotes herself to writing for children and visiting schools. Like Button and Bundle, Gretchen loved dolls and making clothes and homes for them with her first friend. After living on three continents, Gretchen settled in Washington State with her husband, cat and dog, stunt squirrels, and a doll or two. She celebrates when her children and grandchildren come home. She hopes you too find a home with her in her books. Follow her on Twitter at @gmclellan5 and learn more at gretchenmclellan.com.

Gillian Flint has had a passion for drawing and creating characters for as long as she can remember. A career in illustration was a natural path for her to take. She has worked as a professional illustrator since graduating from university in 2003. Her work has since been published in the UK, USA, and Australia. She enjoys working in a variety of styles, from watercolor and pastels to digital illustration. In her spare time, Gillian enjoys reading, spending time with her family, and pottering about in the garden on sunny days.

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A tender story about two best friends who must move away from each other. With a sprinkle of imagination and a lot of love, Button and Bundle will learn the true meaning of friendship.

Button and Bundle are best friends. So are their dolls.

But when Button has to move away, she's sad and lonely without Bundle.

Until one day, Button finds a single yellow balloon and an idea. With a little luck, maybe she can reunite Bundle with their dolls again!

Knowing that her faraway friend would be happy is the happiest idea of all.

This sweet and charming friendship story addresses how to cherish old friendships while making new ones. With fun, imaginative play, Button and Bundle create a world they'll share no matter how far apart they are.

Author

Gretchen Brandenburg McLellan is a picture-book author and former elementary reading specialist who now devotes herself to writing for children and visiting schools. Like Button and Bundle, Gretchen loved dolls and making clothes and homes for them with her first friend. After living on three continents, Gretchen settled in Washington State with her husband, cat and dog, stunt squirrels, and a doll or two. She celebrates when her children and grandchildren come home. She hopes you too find a home with her in her books. Follow her on Twitter at @gmclellan5 and learn more at gretchenmclellan.com.

Gillian Flint has had a passion for drawing and creating characters for as long as she can remember. A career in illustration was a natural path for her to take. She has worked as a professional illustrator since graduating from university in 2003. Her work has since been published in the UK, USA, and Australia. She enjoys working in a variety of styles, from watercolor and pastels to digital illustration. In her spare time, Gillian enjoys reading, spending time with her family, and pottering about in the garden on sunny days.

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