It Came in the Mail

Written and illustrated by Ben Clanton

A boy's mailbox delivers unexpected surprises, leading to a lesson in sharing.

4.5/7 Bookroo experts·4.2/5 Goodreads · 1,833 ratings

40 pages· 458 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud· 480L

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Bookroo's summary

Liam craves mail and writes to his mailbox, sparking a magical delivery of unexpected surprises. As the mail piles up, Liam discovers that the joy of receiving is even greater when shared with friends. Dragons, pickles, and friendship abound in this whimsical tale, where the true treasure lies in the bonds we build. What will Liam do with his newfound bounty, and how will it change his world?

From the publisher

From the author-illustrator of Something Extraordinary comes a tale filled with dragons, pickles, friendship, and lots of mail—perfect for fans of Mo Williams and Bob Shea. Liam really wants some mail, so he writes a letter to his mailbox asking for something in return. His mailbox delivers, sending Liam more than he could have hoped for…and how! But as the mail starts to pile up, Liam realizes that the best packages and parcels are even better when shared with friends.

At a glance

Format
Pages: 40
Words: 458
Reading age: 4–8
Audience: Picture
Lexile: 480L

Themes & topics

Books about mail Books about mythical creatures Books about friendship Books about sharing Books about character traits

What readers & critics say

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4.0

“I'm sure others will enjoy this but I strongly dislike when authors use cheap kid language like "boogers" and such. It made me think about our incessant need to check our digital mailboxes and not that this book promotes it, but it reminded me of it.”

Mr. Staccato

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