Customer Reviews for Staples 1-Subject Composition Notebooks, 7.5" x 9.75", Primary Ruled, 100 Sheets, Black/Red (42079C)
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The composition notebooks are praised for their quality, design, and suitability for young children learning to write and draw. They are reasonably priced and align with school requirements, making them a popular choice for parents and teachers.
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Posted Jan 6, 2026
Highly recommend
High quality- 12 packs!!!
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Most helpful critical review
Posted Sep 3, 2025
My notebooks came damage. The notebooks are bended and ripped. And they're very expensive.
J.O.
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Posted Aug 26, 2019
Just What I Needed
Although the items I wanted was not in the store at the time I went to make my purchase the sales associate was very helpful in putting an order in online right in the store for me. It took a couple of days to get the items. My grandson was able to take all needed supplies to school. Thanks guys for having such an efficient service.
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M.B.
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Posted Aug 26, 2019
Young writer notebook
This little notebook is a great notebook for young writers.
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E.S.
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Posted Aug 25, 2019
Primary composition
My wife is teachers and for she students
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A.F.
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Posted Aug 22, 2019
Perfect for Kindergarten
These have blank space on top & lines on the bottom half of each page. Not to be confused with the regular composition notebooks.
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B.H.
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Posted Aug 21, 2019
Great for students!
I have used these for years. They are created to help with writing skills. The kids love them because there is a space to draw! I love them!
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ANITAJOY C.
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Posted Aug 20, 2019
My daughter loves it and writes neatly on the bottom and draws a picture on the top to go with what she wrote. Thanks
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TRICIA B.
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Posted Aug 18, 2019
Needed Notebook
This is the only place that carries them and they were reasonably priced.
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J.D.
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Posted Aug 15, 2019
Great price exactly what I needed
Staples was the only place that had these notebooks at a reasonable price. Quality is good and it’s exactly what I needed for my sons school supplies. Would buy this item again from staples.
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Jenn
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Posted Aug 14, 2019
Cute!
Cute! The child can practice writing letters and theres room for a drawing.
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L.H.
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Posted Aug 13, 2019
only place i could find these
it was great that staples was the only place I could find these at a reasonable price. I tried looking online and they were more not to mention plus you'd have to add shipping and wait.
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J.M.
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Posted Aug 13, 2019
Great price!! Both of my kids needed one this year.
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VALARIE J.
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Posted Aug 12, 2019
composition note book
These were bought for grammar school students and they are a very good size for them to handle.
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L.S.
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Posted Aug 12, 2019
Primary Composition Book
These are difficult to find; Staples quality is great; just wish the price were a bit more attractive as I shop for a non-profit.
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S.R.
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Posted Aug 12, 2019
Primary Composition Books
It was very nice to be able to buy these as Staples. Last year the worker was so helpful to give me a nice discount. The girl this year was not very helpful and didn't really know what she was doing.
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S.X.
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Posted Aug 12, 2019
Composition book
It’s great book for pre k - kindergarten however it’s on pricey
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J.W.
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Posted Aug 11, 2019
Great buy! Saved money on this notebook that was hard to find elsewhere too!
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C.F.
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Posted Aug 11, 2019
Penmanship & Art in one....
LOVE these for my Art class which also aides in the students learning to form their letters correctly. I give a message of the day OR let them write their own stories...and then their picture they color tells the story below. Parents love this!
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D.F.
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Posted Aug 11, 2019
Good for the little ones that’s trying to write
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Posted Aug 7, 2019
Staples Primary Composition Book
I have been purchasing this book for my students for the past two years. I give them a topic to write about and then they draw an illustration. They love to to this and I get them to do more creative writing. It’s a winner!
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Posted Jul 29, 2019
Notebook for elementary school
Quality of the notebook was good for elementary school children.
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