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Born in 1960, author Gina LoBiondo grew up loving faerie tales. She began writing stories of her own when she was 13 and continues to do so today. Her first foray into this exciting business is Octuple Book Award Winner Pegasus - A Dragon's Tale with her next book, her own retelling of the Cinderella story, expected sometime in 2014 or 2015. She is also planning a sequel to Pegasus - A Dragon's Tale. Button Nose the Sad Little Bear is her second book.
Check out her personal website at www.ginalobiondo.com as well as the illustrator’s site at http://kahlan4.deviantart.com.
Reviewed by Faridah Nassozi for Readers' Favorite
Button Nose The Sad Little Bear by Gina LoBiondo is the story of a sad little bear and the little girl who gave it a home and everlasting love. The little bear was always sad because no one wanted him. He had been in the shop for so long but every time mothers came to the shop to buy toys for their kids, he was left behind; until one day when a mother bought him for a special little girl. Little Girl named him Button Nose and the two grew to love each other very much. Little Girl carried Button Nose with her everywhere, even to special family occasions. However, Little Girl started growing up and soon her mother said she was too big to play with Button Nose. Little Girl and Button Nose were separated and since that day Button Nose was very miserable as he was moved from one owner to the next, waiting and hoping that he would one day be reunited with Little Girl.
Button Nose The Sad Little Bear by Gina LoBiondo is a beautifully narrated children's story about love, family, and the cycle of life. Gina LoBiondo's descriptive and child-friendly writing style is very fitting for the intended age group and the tone of the story is very easy for kids to relate to. Button Nose The Sad Little Bear is a fun way to teach kids about love and family dynamics, and the catchy and vivid illustrations will definitely capture any kids' attention. It is a very beautiful story that can be read to or by your child any time and anywhere, over and over, and the kid will still love it.
