Elisa and the Button Jar

Mama's button jar is almost as big as Elisa! Tucked inside are hundreds of buttons, and every single one has a story.When Elisa and her mama spill the jar out onto the table, an ordinary afternoon turns into a treasure hunt through their family's history. A duck-shaped button from Elisa's baby sweater. A pearl button from Grandma Margaret's Sunday dress. A little black button from someone she loves and misses.As Elisa arranges the buttons into something new, she discovers that the smallest, most ordinary objects can hold the biggest memories — and that every story belongs.Part of the beloved Zara & Friends collection, Elisa and the Button Jar is a warm, gently guided story about family, memory, and the treasures hiding in everyday things. Includes discussion prompts for curious young readers and a note for grown-ups to help spark family storytelling of your own.