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"Once there was an old man who ate so much his britches burst and his buttons popped one, two, three, into the fire. "Wife! Wife!" he cried. "We are undone! My britches have burst and my buttons are burnt, every one!"
After putting her husband to bed, the wife enlists the aid of her three daughters in replacing their father's buttons. The eldest promises to find a rich man who will give her buttons in exchange for her hand in marriage. The second daughter decides to join the army for the sake of the buttons on a soldier's uniform. And the youngest is going to run through the meadows with her apron held out before her, hoping to catch a few buttons falling from the sky. Which of these young ladies will succeed in restoring the family fortunes? The answer is the essential and satisfying stuff of fairy tales. Brock Cole's whimsical prose and pictures make this original story feel like a hundred-year-old classic.
After putting her husband to bed, the wife enlists the aid of her three daughters in replacing their father's buttons. The eldest promises to find a rich man who will give her buttons in exchange for her hand in marriage. The second daughter decides to join the army for the sake of the buttons on a soldier's uniform. And the youngest is going to run through the meadows with her apron held out before her, hoping to catch a few buttons falling from the sky. Which of these young ladies will succeed in restoring the family fortunes? The answer is the essential and satisfying stuff of fairy tales. Brock Cole's whimsical prose and pictures make this original story feel like a hundred-year-old classic.
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About the Authors
Brock Cole, the critically acclaimed author of The Goats and Celine, is also the creator of many picture books, including The Giant's Toe. He lives in Buffalo, New York.
Brock Cole is the author and/or illustrator of many books. His picture books include The Giant's Toe and Larky Marvis; and his critically acclaimed novels, The Goats and Celine. He lives in Buffalo, New York.
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Buttons
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ISBN 10: 0374310017
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hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Cole, Brock (illustrator). Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority! Seller Inventory # S_438736601
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Condition: Good. Cole, Brock (illustrator). Item in good condition. Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc. Seller Inventory # 00093703152
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Cole, Brock (illustrator). Former library book; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G0374310017I4N10
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Hardcover. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Cole, Brock (illustrator). Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G0374310017I5N00
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Condition: Very Good. Cole, Brock (illustrator). Former library copy. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Seller Inventory # 54737480-6
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Library Binding. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. Cole Brock (illustrator). 1st Edition. Color illustration on cover and dj. Dj laminated. Int. good. Color illustrations. Usual library markings and flaws. Seller Inventory # 148828B
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Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Cole, Brock (illustrator). 1st Ed, 1st Prt. 2000 NEW YORK TIMES BEST ILLUS. When their father eats so much that he pops the buttons off his britches, each of his 3 daughters tries a different plan to find replacements. Whimsical color illlus. Seller Inventory # 003104
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Hardcover. Condition: New. Dust Jacket Condition: New. Cole, Brock (illustrator). 1st Edition. STATED FIRST Edition AND FIRST Printing. A PERFECT/FLAWLESS volume in same condition UNclipped dust jacket. No markings at all. Delightful story and color illustrations throughout. In addition to illustrating, Brock Cole has written several young adult books. Unpaginated. Mylar protected jacket. Seller Inventory # 000961
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hardcover. Condition: New. Cole, Brock (illustrator). In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title! Seller Inventory # Q-0374310017