Buttons the Runaway Puppy is a moving children's story from the popular Holly Webb Animal Stories series, known for its emotional focus on the bond between children and animals. The story centers on a young, perhaps slightly nervous, puppy named Buttons who becomes separated from its family or home, either by accident or by running away due to fright. The plot follows the child protagonist's desperate search for the missing puppy, highlighting themes of responsibility, worry, and the unconditional love that defines the pet-owner relationship.