Bøker av Lana Button

"A boy shows potential homebuyers all the things that make his grandmother's house special, like the cupboard that doubles as a clubhouse, the tree that is perfect for climbing, the 'swings that are older than the hills' and the best spot to eat scotch cake cookies"--

From the creators of Percy’s Perfect Friend. MelodramaticLeah goes through all the highs and lows of schoolyard rejection, a joyful newfriendship, and empathetic generosity toward other lonely souls.

What does it mean to be tough? Kim finds out in this moving mother-daughter story about family hardship, vulnerability and love, perfect for fans of Dolly Parton''s Coat of Many Colors.Kim''s mum is tough. Everyone says so. She can deal with unruly customers at the Red Rooster with a snap of her fingers.Kim is tough, too. She doesn''t need to wear a hat to keep her ears warm. And she can make soup all by herself, even without the stove. Kim and her mum are tough. But Kim is learning that sometimes toughness doesn''t look like what you''d expect. In this tender exploration of a mother-daughter relationship, Kim and her mother learn that in order to support and truly take care of each other, they need to be tough -- and that sometimes being tough means showing vulnerability and asking for help.

Not your typical bullying story.Gertie the elephant says everyone on the playground should stay away from Bunny because she's super mean. But Kitty has questions: How did Bunny become a bully? Was she born that way? Did she catch the bully flu? Wait, does that mean bullying is contagious? Could the other animals catch it? But ... then no one would play would them either, and that doesn't seem fair. Might Bunny be sorry? Should they give her a second chance?Flipping the focus turns ideas about bullies (and those who call them that!) on their heads.