I loveeeddd this one and read it to my 3 yo too! He loved it as well but now keeps asking me for buttons lol he does okay at school for now but he definitely has a little separation anxiety when it comes to me leaving home or when he's with his grandparents. I appreciate books like this that can give him and me tips on how to make it easier for him. The illustrations were also so good!

The Lucky Button by Julia Cook is a whimsical children's picture book developed to help young readers understand the mysteries of their separation anxiety disorder. When Zozo the bunny finds herself alone at school, her sadness compels her to sit alone and cry. However, she soons finds a friend in the penguin who helps her overcome her sadness. Together, Zozo and the penguin work together to develop a plan that will help her find her way through her school days without being quite so upset. This is a wonderful addition to a library of any child who finds it difficult to make it through school days or any days without the comforting presence of their mothers.

The Lucky Button

Zozo the Bunny is happy to be at school but has separation anxiety about being separated from her mother. Pudgy the Penguin gives her a solution to her problem, involving lucky buttons. These lucky buttons can help with learning a variety of positive behaviors, both academic and social.

This is a truly exceptional book for children, ALL types of caretakers and teachers, and would be of value in ANY library that serves children, teachers, and maybe most especially, teachers in training. The illustrations will be fun for the children.

Another awesome book by Julia Cook! I loved the creative idea of using different buttons as grounding tools—so simple and easy for kids to try themselves. It’s a great way to help kids learn how to handle tough feelings, especially during big transitions like starting school. Each button having its own “superpower” added a fun and thoughtful touch, and the ending really showed how these tools can make a difference. Such a helpful and encouraging read! The separation anxiety tips at the end of the book is a wonderful addition for parents who are guiding their children through these life transitions, too.

Vibrant art and colors. Definitely an attention grabbing kids story that they can relate to if feeling left out or alone.

I Read the book the Lucky button written by Julia Cook to my nine-year-old son. This is a cute book about a bunny who misses his mommy. He meets a friend, who shows him his lucky buttons, and teaches him manners while also comforting him. Very cute. Cute idea with cute illustrations. Thank you to NetGalley for this advanced copy and exchange for my honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own. My son rates this book 5 stars. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

This was an adorable book for a child starting school. I read it with my daughter who is starting kindergarten and she loved it. It shows sharing and using manners and how making a friend can turn your sad day into a good day. I love at the end when the little bunny helped a new friend just like someone had helped her.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an electronic copy to read in exchange for an honest review.

As a kindergarten teacher I'm quite familiar with separation anxiety in young kids. There are lots of things I currently do to help and this will definitely be added in the fall for my new class. I love how simple a button is and how it is something tangible for kids to hold and use. As for the book - there are so many connetcions to make with the shapes of the buttons, what we might need a lucky button for, and how we can share our tools with others when needed.

My nephew is starting kindergarten in the Fall, and my sister NEEDS this book. It is the perfect transition book for a small person starting school or preschool. I love that it has a little token (a button) that a little person can get sewn to their backpack or shirt. Such a cute book with cute art.

I received an ARC of this book from Net Galley in exchange for a review. This was a cute story about ways to remember your manners and control your feelings.

My 5 year old says “It was good. Zozo was a silly bunny name and animals don’t go to school!”

What a sweet book! I think separation anxiety is something that all kids go through and I think this book is really a great way to help them. I think this would be really sweet for parents to read to their kids, maybe introduce the buttons too. I loved the pictures, overall really great!

Awesome book! I thought that it was a wonderfully unique idea to make the "grounding objects" different kinds of buttons. Buttons are easily accessible, so readers can definitely copy Zozo's skills in their own everyday lives. This is crucial because it teaches readers early on how to get through stressful/unpleasant situations. Yet another great thing about this book was how much thought and detail was put into it. It was clear to me that the author worked hard to give each button a "superpower", and it added some extra depth and personality to the overall message and story. The final thing that allows the author's point to really shine through is the story's ending. Readers get a chance to see the positive outcome of Zozo's use of the lucky button, which encourages readers to follow Zozo's example. Overall, bravo!!

This book was great, and was a big hit with my 5 year old. It deals with a bunny named Zozo who is dealing with separation anxiety while at school and is missing their Mom - something almost every child deals with at some point in time. My child is in full-time daycare and used to bring away from us, but we just did kindergarten orientation a few days ago so this hit me in all my feels…

I liked that this book included some parent resources at the end.

Thank you to Netgalley for the advanced copy of this one!

It's an inspiring children’s book that teaches kids the power of positive thinking and resilience. Through the story of a young boy who believes a mysterious button brings him luck, readers learn that true “luck” comes from their attitude, choices, and inner strength. With relatable situations, vibrant illustrations, and a gentle message about self-empowerment, the book is ideal for helping children manage emotions and build confidence. It's a perfect resource for parents, teachers, and counselors looking to support emotional growth in young readers.

I personally connected with the bunny's story because I lost my dad almost 3 yrs ago now, I wear his rings almost 24/7 I have his wedding band and it has now became mine. It makes me feel more connected with him everytime I miss him I kiss the ring and it makes me feel like his still by my side.

We absolutely loved this book. It had so many good lessons. I like how it focused on different skills that children struggle with. My daughter really enjoyed it when I finished she said again! Thank you, NetGalley for the arc of this book in exchange for an honest review.

A cute book for kids to help them with separation anxiety. I especially appreciated the tips for parents and educators. Thank you to NetGalley and Boys Town Press for the ARC.

One star off because it seemed like it was supposed to be about separation anxiety but then there was randomly information about manners mixed in, which is confusing. Are we talking about manners or separation anxiety? Separation anxiety isn’t a matter of impoliteness.

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Adorable art throughout the book. I totally love the story and I like how the book not only taught children to be ok at daycare/ school/ away from parents, it also taught shapes and colors of each button as well! Very well done book

This book was so cute. The rhymes, the illustrations, the lessons of leaning on friends and spreading kindness. My three year old boy asked to read it again!

Thank you NetGalley for the opportunity to review this title.

This title is a great read! It subconsciously talks about separation anxiety which is explained at a child’s level.

I loved the ideas behind the words in this book and the illustrations were bright, and colorful.

This is a wonderful book for children about being independent and learning to be brave without having Mom or Dad around. The illustrations are beautiful and bright. I loved the message that it’s okay for children to miss their parents when they’re away, but still keep something nearby that comforts.

Thank you to Boys town Press and Netgalley for the ARC of this novel; all opinions are my own.