Author: Jane Yolen
Illustrator: Chris Sheban
Publisher: Creative Editions, 2016
Age: 3 and up
Themes: imagination, cardboard boxes, stories in rhyme
Opening: A box! A box is a strange device.
Summary: (from my library catalog) Jane Yolen poetically reminds young readers that a simple box can be a child’s most imaginative plaything as artist Chris Sheban illustrates its myriad and magical uses.
Why I like this book: I love cardboard boxes, not just because of the great memories of appliances delivered in the neighborhood and the whole gang of kids piling in and rolling down the hill, or of the multiple box pirate ship we built for my son’s birthday, but for the allure of adventure! And this book is a beautiful invitation!
Resources/Activities: get a box – no instructions needed!
For more Perfect Picture Book picks with teacher/parent resources, check out the list on Susanna Hill’s blog HERE.
julie rowan-zoch 
Such a beautiful book. Thanks for sharing !
LikeLiked by 1 person
My pleasure, Leila!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Question: if I wanted to join in the ppbf thing, do I need to make sure that the book hasn’t already been reviewed ? And what are the rules for ppbf? I went on Suzanna’s blog but struggled to find answers .
LikeLike
In general, non-reviewed are preferred, but everyone has a different take, and more activity ideas are always good. Guidelines are title, author, illustrator, publisher, pub. date, why you recommend, and some resources or activities, so that the reviews can be a good resource for teachers and parents. You can always ask Susanna too – she is VERY nice!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thanks Julie! X
LikeLike
That Jane Yolen never ceases to amaze me! Sounds so fun! Have you ever read the PB “Christina Katerina and the Box? Another good one.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Yes, and I have – another good one!
LikeLike
I’ve heard so much about this book and am anxious to read it! Kids are happy with such simple things as boxes! What a wonderful way to encourage imagination.
LikeLiked by 1 person
I wouldn’t mind getting into a box again either!
LikeLike
I LOVE the illustration of the little boy sailing off with the Eiffel Tower in tow. The pictures are so imaginative. Yup, I’ve added this book to my library list!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Enjoy!
LikeLike
Another winner from the incomparable Jane Yolen! And creative illos from Chris too.
LikeLike
Another one to add to the game! congratulations!
LikeLike
Sorry if I missed something – what game?
LikeLike
What a wonderful book on so many levels!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Be sure to savor slowly.
LikeLike
Looks adorable! I am putting this one on reserve!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Hope you like it too!
LikeLike
I love boxes! Great pick! 🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
Me too!
LikeLike
Cathy Mealy took the words right out of my mouth. 🙂 Great choice Julie.
LikeLiked by 1 person
This sounds like another wonderful Jane Yolen book that I must read! And what a timely review – I just read that Zappos is now including ideas for turning the empty boxes into other items, like cell phone holders. I guess they figure adults need instructions.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Ha!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Wow, this is a popular book. I love the premise. We used to haul appliance boxes from the corner store to our backyard. There, those boxes became all sorts of adventures or a great clubhouse. Jane Yolen is a wonder poet. I get her “Once a Day” Poem” to my inbox each day. Her poems for kids are simple, yet elegant. (Or rather, the poems look simple, but are really anything but.) Nice selection. Didn’t know she had a book releasing.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Have to give it to Jane Yolen, she never ceases to amaze. A box! Who doesn’t have memories of playing with boxes. Oh the places the imagine can go in those. Thanks for the review, on my list to read.
LikeLiked by 1 person