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Not a Box

(2006, Fiction - Picture Book, Written by Antoinette Portis, Illustrated by Antoinette Portis)

  • Is it age appropriate?

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 0, age appropriate for kids over 0; suggested age 2.

  • Is it any good?

    5.0

  • Common Sense says

    Loveable bunny helps us see things differently.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 2 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    Encourages imagination and creative play.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence & scariness:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Not a Box

Parents need to know that this award-winning book will delight your kids from start to finish. The simple drawings and storyline do just what a children's book is supposed to do -- force readers to stretch their imaginations.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about how to turn ordinary household objects into extraordinary ones. What would your box become: A submarine? A school? An airplane? Families can talk to older kids about why the bunny gets frustrated when people don't understand that his box isn't just a regular box.
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    I rate this title on for age 8 and give it 1.0

    I need it for AAAA JOOOOB!

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    Lives in Georgia
    I rate this title on for age 3 and give it 3.0

    necesito leerlo aun no lo he leido

    mi hijo fue quien lo estudio y le gusto mucho es por eso que yo estoy interesada en leerlo

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    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 4.0

    I DINT LIKE IT

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