Button Up, Buttercup!

Dad is snuggled up reading a bedtime story, but Buttercup thinks something is amiss.

Is that a squirrel in the kitchen?
Could Grandma be at the door with a turkey snack?
What if the vet has come to poke at Buttercup?

In Buttercup’s imagination, anything is possible, and staying quiet isn’t an option. She answers every suspicious sound with a loud woof, woof, woof!

Dad does his best to keep bedtime on track, gently reminding the playful pup to button up, Buttercup.

A charming, humorous read-aloud, perfect for bedtime, this playful story invites readers to guess what comes next—and laugh along the way.

Originally published in Finland, this charming story brings a fresh international voice to bedtime reading.

Ted Forsström is a comedian, radio host, and award-nominated author. His debut picture book, Button Up, Buttercup!, was nominated for the Finlandia Prize in Children’s and Young Adult Literature. No Fish in My Dish, his second picture book, was awarded the Runeberg Junior Prize. He lives in Finland.

Åsa Lucander is an illustrator, animator, and director. Her debut picture book, Button Up, Buttercup!, was nominated for the Finlandia Prize in Children’s and Young Adult Literature. No Fish in My Dish is her second picture book and was awarded the Runeberg Junior Prize. She lives in England.

A.A. Prime is a literary translator who translates from Swedish into English. She specializes in children's literature and picture books, with a focus on preserving voice, rhythm, and humor for young readers.

• Finlandia PrizeNominated 2023