Is a Book a Box for Words?

Written by Harriet Ziefert · Illustrated by Mercè Galí

Discover the endless possibilities and mysteries of boxes in a playful exploration.

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34 pages· AD370L

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Bookroo's summary

Dive into a world of boxes with this rhyming adventure! Young explorers will uncover the many shapes and uses of boxes, from fruit carriers to bee homes. What makes a box? What can it hold? This playful journey sparks curiosity and critical thinking, inviting children to question and discover the hidden wonders of everyday objects. Perfect for budding scientists eager to explore the world around them.

From the publisher

A STEAM-centered exploration of boxes to spark scientific inquiry in a fun and engaging way! There are so many types and uses for boxes, it’s time to think of as many as we can. In this entertaining book with rhyming text, young children are invited to explore all the different boxes we find in our lives and what they are used for. With a little investigation, boxes are found in so many shapes and have so many uses: from carrying fruit or playing hopscotch, to a house for bees, or a case for a guitar. What constitutes a box? What size is it? What fits inside? What is it used for? Endless amount of discussion will result from this book, and even the titular question will get kids thinking. A perfect book to initiate early-years scientific inquiry in a fun and inventive way and set children on the path to thinking critically, creatively, and reflectively.

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