Tomie dePaola  (1932 - )

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Oliver Button Is a Sissy by Tomie dePaola

Oliver Button would rather read, dance, and draw pictures than play football like the other boys. His classmates' taunts don't stop him from doing what he likes best, and his practice and persistence pay off in the end--when Oliver Button is a star.

"In this day and age of name calling and teasing, this is an important book to have around to teach children some important values. Oliver Button is a boy who likes to do things that not "all other boys" do such as dance. The other boys at school often tease him and call him names. Even his own father thinks he should do more "boy things". However, Oliver proves that he has his own talents and he is a star for being himself and doing what he likes to do and what he is good at. If you are familiar with Tomie DePaola's other works, this is yet another one of his fantastic books for children."  -- Dawn Warner

Oliver Button Is a Sissy

Review by Justin S. (8 years old)

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This book was the best book I read this year because it reminds me of me. You should read this book because it’s a good book for kids because it has good words that kids would like. This book teaches kids a lesson because you know not to make fun of kids who are calm and who like to play different stuff than you...

Twin Cities Gay Men's Chorus Announces Release of New CD -- 'The Rainbow Connection'

by Lee Maguire, Tenor I, Fall 2000

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"The Rainbow Connection" features the world premier performance of the musical adaptation of Oliver Button is a Sissy, a book written by acclaimed children's author, Tomie dePaola. The story was brought to life during the Rainbow Connection concert, with special guest Tomie dePaola as narrator...

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