As the World Goes By

Illustrated by Jonny Lambert
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$18.99 US
Tiger Tales
20 per carton
On sale Jun 03, 2025 | 9781664300552
Age 3-7 years
Reading Level: Fountas & Pinnell L
Sales rights: US, Canada, Open Mkt

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This story, just right for readers ages 3-7, celebrates finding stillness in a busy world, and appreciating the little things in life.

When Buttons the dog sees a beautiful blue butterfly, he is sure everyone will want to see it, too. But among the bustle of the busy street and the chitter-chatter of the café, no one notices the insect. He tries to encourage everyone he meets to stop and admire the wonder and beauty of the butterfly, but no one does. Is there anything he can do to get everyone to focus their attention on the beautiful insect? This inspiring story celebrates finding stillness in a busy world, and appreciating the little things in life.
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PreS-Gr 2–From his window, Buttons the dog and his rubber ducky watch the world rush past. When he spots a delicate blue butterfly, he longs to share its beauty. As he follows the butterfly through a bustling café and a crowded street, only a few small creatures take notice. Frustrated, Buttons finally calls out for the world to stop and appreciate this tiny wonder. Lambert’s vibrant watercolor ­illustrations bring the dog’s journey to life, with playful sound words capturing the city’s noisy energy. VERDICT A gentle, thoughtful story that encourages children to slow down and appreciate the small moments of beauty in everyday life. --School Library Journal

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This story, just right for readers ages 3-7, celebrates finding stillness in a busy world, and appreciating the little things in life.

When Buttons the dog sees a beautiful blue butterfly, he is sure everyone will want to see it, too. But among the bustle of the busy street and the chitter-chatter of the café, no one notices the insect. He tries to encourage everyone he meets to stop and admire the wonder and beauty of the butterfly, but no one does. Is there anything he can do to get everyone to focus their attention on the beautiful insect? This inspiring story celebrates finding stillness in a busy world, and appreciating the little things in life.

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PreS-Gr 2–From his window, Buttons the dog and his rubber ducky watch the world rush past. When he spots a delicate blue butterfly, he longs to share its beauty. As he follows the butterfly through a bustling café and a crowded street, only a few small creatures take notice. Frustrated, Buttons finally calls out for the world to stop and appreciate this tiny wonder. Lambert’s vibrant watercolor ­illustrations bring the dog’s journey to life, with playful sound words capturing the city’s noisy energy. VERDICT A gentle, thoughtful story that encourages children to slow down and appreciate the small moments of beauty in everyday life. --School Library Journal

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Educator Guide for As the World Goes By

Classroom-based guides appropriate for schools and colleges provide pre-reading and classroom activities, discussion questions connected to the curriculum, further reading, and resources.

(Please note: the guide displayed here is the most recently uploaded version; while unlikely, any page citation discrepancies between the guide and book is likely due to pagination differences between a book’s different formats.)