Michelle Olson
ALLi Author Member
Location: United States of America
Genres: Children's general
Having started her career in Biomedical Research Michelle never believed she would one day be an author of children's books. But, as luck would have it, her journey to find the perfect job led to a story of a button who found himself in the same situation. Her first book, Norman, was named one of Kirkus Reviews Best Books of 2018 and a finalist in the National Indie Excellence Awards.
Michelle Olson's books
Genres: Children's fiction, Children's general
Formats: E-Book, Paperback, Hardback
Age Groups: 5-8
Emily LOVES dancing with her ribbon—it's her favorite thing in the whole world! But she's SO afraid of making a mistake that she's never danced in front of anyone. Not even her best friend, Becky. So when Becky asks Emily to join the talent show, panic sets in. Will Emily let her anxiety hold her back—or can she be brave and step into the spotlight to help a friend?
Genres: Children's fiction, Children's general
Formats: E-Book, Paperback, Hardback
Age Groups: 5-8
Norman the Button has forgotten to get his best friend a Christmas gift, and time is running out. With big dreams and a small budget, he sets out to find the perfect gift to show his love for Freddy. But when his extravagant gift ideas don’t work out, he must settle for something made from the heart.
Genres: Children's fiction, Children's general
Formats: E-Book, Paperback, Hardback
Age Groups: 5-8
Life in the craft box just hasn't been the same since Sam's new sister arrived. The other buttons only seem to notice Maggie, and Sam is feeling invisible. They don't watch his fancy scooter tricks or look at his new artwork. They're even mad that he refused to share his favorite toy with her. Running away sounds scary, but it's the only way to escape her... unless, of course, she follows him.
Genres: Children's fiction, Children's general
Formats: E-Book, Paperback, Hardback
Age Groups: 5-8
Bonnie Blue Button may be tiny, but that doesn’t stop her from being a colossal bully. Having been sewn on a beautiful dress with two other dazzling buttons, she’s become arrogant and cruel to other clothing fasteners. But, when the dress is left carelessly on the floor one night, Bonnie experiences a traumatic event that leaves her scratched up and covered in drool. Now unexpectedly shunned by her fellow dress buttons, she must apologize to those she has wronged if she wants to make new friends.
Genres: Children's fiction, Children's general
Formats: E-Book, Paperback, Hardback
Age Groups: 5-8
Norman the Button loves his job keeping his person’s coat closed, but lately, he’s only been hanging on by a thread. After falling off, Norman is convinced he must find a new job to feel needed again. But after several failures, Norman almost decides to give up and let himself be recycled. Once Norman realizes his greatest strength is in being a button, he finally sees the perfect job is right in front of him.