In this beautifully illustrated and exciting animal adventure, readers are encouraged I slow down or stop altogether and take in the wonder of the little things in life. A band of animals chase a butterfly in wonder through page after page of preoccupied humans. This is a QUICK and engaging read aloud for bed time or Storytime, with an ultimately positive n important message to remember to look around.

In As the World Goes By, Buttons the dog spots a beautiful blue butterfly and tries to get others to notice - but people are too busy to stop and look. With adorable illustrations and a thoughtful reminder for kids (and their grown-ups alike!) to pause and be present, this picture book is perfect for storytime.

In an educational setting, I would pair reading this book with a mindfulness nature walk, followed by an art project to recreate something from the walk that mimics Lambert's bright collage art style.

One day, Buttons spots a beautiful blue butterfly out of this window. He chases it, joined by other animal friends, while other passerby's don't spare a glance. How can he get the world to stop and look at this small wonder of nature?
I really loved this book - it was simply written and illustrated, which is perfect for an elementary audience, and the message was one that I think can be translated universally across grades and curriculum. This book focuses on the idea of people's tendency to rush around life and not stop to enjoy the little things that are beautiful everyday. This is something that both children and adults become a victim to, and I think that this book does a marvelous job sharing that theme while making it an engaging read.

I liked this book but I don't know if I liked it enough to buy a hard copy. It is a cute story from a dog's perspective which I liked. The dog notices a beautiful butterfly he thinks everyone should be interested in. But the people are all too busy to look and enjoy nature until he tells them to stop.
A cute story about being in the moment and enjoying life.
I received this galley from NetGalley.

Reviews from my Grade 2 class (ages 7-8):

"10/10"

"3 stars. It's not that I love it, but it's a good book."

"20/20. The drawings were good and also the dog was smart."

"10/10. I liked that it was quite a sweet story."

"9/10. Every thing was good except the cover was a little weird."

"100/100. It was really good. Even though the front page was a little weird."

"200/200. That was very cute"

"I rate it 7/10. It was okay."

"100/200. It was the best book."

"400/20. It was kinda great. But the pages short."

"1000/1. Great."

"1 million/1000. That was amazing."

"2000/2000. It was the best book I ever read."

*As the World Goes By* by Jonny Lambert is a charming and thought-provoking story that encourages readers to slow down and appreciate the beauty around them. Buttons the dog notices a beautiful blue butterfly outside his window and, curious, decides to follow it into the city. However, he is baffled to find that none of the people around him seem to notice the butterfly, as they are all busy with their daily routines. Along the way, Buttons meets a few animal friends who also see the butterfly and join him in trying to get people to notice the natural beauty that surrounds them.

The illustrations in this book are absolutely adorable and have a quirky, endearing style that perfectly complements the story. The message of the book, encouraging readers to pause and appreciate the simple things in life, resonates strongly, especially in today’s fast-paced world. I would highly recommend this book to parents and teachers of younger children as a wonderful tool for teaching mindfulness and the value of noticing the small wonders around us. I would rate this book 5 out of 5 stars. I received an advanced reader copy from NetGalley and Tiger Tales.

As the World Goes By, by Jonny Lambert is about a dog named Buttons who sees a beautiful blue butterfly and tries to get everyone in a hustle and bustle town to stop and see it too.

This picture book is super cute with lovely art, that leaves children and adults with a good reminder to stop and smell the roses.

I will certainly be using this book in my future Storytimes and book displays.

Thank you Netgalley and Tiger Tales Publishing for an #ARC of this book.
#AstheWorldGoesBy #NetGalley

I received an ARC of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

This is a really cute book. Both the pictures and the story are adorable!

An adorable story and reminder to everyone to slow down and live in the moment so you don't miss the beauty all around! Love this and can't wait to share with my readers!

Jonny Lambert has done it again! with beautiful illustrations as well as a fantastic story line children and adults alike are sure to enjoy. Buttons is a dog that just likes to slow down and enjoy life,by looking out the window every day. Along comes a beautiful blue butterfly, that disrupts his window watching. Through following the butterfly,he discovers a world that is actually too busy, to slow down and enjoy the little things in life. With the help of Buttons friends and a blue butterfly, together they teach all to slow down and look the many wonders in the world.

Thank you to Net Galley and Publisher Spotlight for providing an E ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Thanks, NetGalley and Tiger Tales, for providing me with an early copy.

I will say, it took me three re-reads to truly grasp the theme of the book.

The illustrations were a beautiful soft color that almost resembled watercolors. This is always a great thing as it captures young readers' attention, and it is always a plus when the main character is a dog.

As for the story, it follows Buttons, who one day sees a butterfly and is captivated by its beauty. He wonders why nobody else is paying attention like he is. It then follows him across busy streets and parks, and along the way, he has other critters join him in following the butterfly.

At first, I was unable to understand the theme until the third reread, and it immediately became an instant favorite. The book's lesson is that sometimes we, as humans, are so busy that we do not take a moment to admire the beauty around us. This will be added to my list for lessons with my students during library time.

As the World Goes By follows Buttons the dog as he embarks on a quest to make the world appreciate the beauty of a butterfly. The world is too busy to notice, but Buttons reminds others of the importance of slowing down and appreciating the small things in life. This was a really cute story with adorably sketched illustrations. This will be great for little ones who love animals.

buttons finds something beautiful in the world he watches go by outside his window. one day he follows that beauty to show the world.

As the World Goes By by Jonny Lambert is a sweet picture book perfect for preschoolers and beyond. For younger audiences, it can be a simple story about a dog and a butterfly, perfect for simple questions about the narrative and storyline. K-2 (and older) listeners and readers will be able to enjoy the heartwarming story and joyful artwork while also discussing the concepts of needing quiet, being present in the moment, and noticing the world around you. A nice addition to any home or elementary school classroom or library collection; perfect for early readers to master on their own.

I look forward to recommending this book to other parents, teachers, and librarians.

Many thanks to the author, the publisher, and NetGalley for the chance to read and review this e-galley.

It is indeed a cute book that taught children how to enjoy life as it is. I like the art as well, it’s in muted tone.

Oh, this is a BEAUTIFUL children’s book. The illustrations are stunning and colourful, and the story is simple, yet important, with a message that tells us to stop and appreciate the little things. This is the type of book I would gift for a birthday party or even a baby shower, and my kids loved it!

As an admitted dog person, it should come as no surprise that I was drawn to this book by the cover. Buttons, the dog, is first seen amidst the buzz of a busy street. Then Buttons finds a mission. He sees a beautiful blue butterfly and wants to share the beauty of that moment. Yet, the story, while featuring Buttons, is really more about the human tendency to always be in a hurry, rushing from one moment to the other, rarely truly seeing the world about us. Let's face it. We humans rarely do stillness well.

Buttons is determined to change that. Unfortunately, that isn't easy. As the book illustrates with simple yet meaningful illustrations, the world zooms past us. I liked the simple circular wheels and circular designs on the multitude of cafe style umbrellas shown. It added a real sense of movement and activity. The story takes place in a city, so there is definitely lots of that. I definitely appreciated Buttons' efforts to share, rather than hoard, the treasure he saw in that mere butterfly. A subtle nod to the importance of sharing. The illustrations definitely added to the story, capturing that hectic city life well.

Bottom line, a sweet, meaningful story for all its simplicity. It's a cliche, but the overall message of slowing down to smell those roses rings out here. Moments of stillness, for whatever the reason, are rare nowadays, so a nice reminder to us not to get too caught up in the hectic world about us. Thanks #PublisherSpotlight - #TigerTales for this lovely early look at a charming book. I couldn't help hearing the song "It's a Wonderful World" as I read, to be honest. Stillness can open us up to so much.