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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Most helpful positive review
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.
C.K.
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Posted Jul 8, 2019
Excellent quality perfect for a science notebook or primary handwriting or notebooking.
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M.L.
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Posted Jun 20, 2019
I would recommend it. It's a great tool for children just learning to write.
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M.A.
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Posted Jun 17, 2019
Primary composition book
Great deal and Staples is the only store around town that has this particular notebook.
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OLUSEGUN I.
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Posted Jun 9, 2019
BEGINNER BOOK
It is good for the ESL beginner
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D.K.
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Posted May 13, 2019
My students use their notebooks often and journal a lot!
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RUSHABH S.
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Posted May 2, 2019
Should be much cheaper
As book was expensive
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VANG N.
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Posted Apr 21, 2019
Impressed
Used daily with children.
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Verified Buyer
Posted Apr 9, 2019
Needs alternative type book which does not have such a large space for using crayons at top of each page
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A.B.
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Posted Nov 7, 2018
LOVE THE ADDED SPACE ON TOP OF EACH PAPER SO THAT STUDENTS CAN DRAW IN SPACE.
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R.T.
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Posted Nov 1, 2018
Great product fast shipping
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C.Y.
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Posted Sep 26, 2018
Great for kindergarten
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A.A.
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Posted Sep 24, 2018
Easy order online straight delivery home thank you
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L.B.
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Posted Sep 20, 2018
Excellent service delivery as stated. The sale assistance was very helpful.
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LEORAENCINIAS
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Posted Sep 18, 2018
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Orders are filled as quickly as possible
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E.H.
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Posted Sep 16, 2018
Primary Composition Notebook
These notebooks are great and make sense for little guys. However the cost is a burden when your child needs muliples!
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K.F.
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Posted Sep 13, 2018
Was very good was able get my item on time
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F.O.
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Posted Sep 13, 2018
Priced well
Order this for my son. The item was in good shape and the price was reasonable
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ROBINCHANDLER
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Posted Aug 30, 2018
LOVED THE PRIMARY COMPOSITION BOOKS!!!!!
Our teachers were thrilled with the Primary Composition Books!! They are going to help our students so much!! Learning to write and being able to illustrate on the same page is GREAT!!
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C.E.
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Posted Aug 27, 2018
Great quality !
Pretty sturdy notebook. Well designed for kids. Pages won't tear up easily. You won't be disappointed.
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S.S.
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Posted Aug 23, 2018
Awesome
It is an awesome tool to teach hand writing skills. It reminds me of a Big Chief tablet.
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