Max's Box
Max's Box
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Max's Box

Written by Brian Wray & illustrated by Shiloh Penfield
Hardcover
$16.99
$15.97
0 - 6
Reading age
32
Page count
21
Words per page
510L
Lexile measure
Sep 28, 2019
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Max’s parents give him a very special gift: a tiny, magical box that will hold everything, from his toys to his feelings. Max learns, however, that feelings can’t be put away as easily as toys. Each negative emotion he feels–anger, embarrassment, sadness, loneliness–gets added to the box, which grows and grows. Eventually it is so large that it keeps him from doing what he loves, like riding his bike and climbing trees. With some help from his friends and family, Max is able to turn the box into something beautiful and let it go. A parents’ guide explains how well-intentioned adults often encourage children, especially young boys, to ignore and “put away” their feelings instead of learning to fully live with them. This simple but powerful story not only teaches children how to “control” their emotions but discourages suppressing them, the illustrations becoming more colorful and vibrant as Max moves out from his box’s shadow.

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feelings and emotionsfamilysocial themesdepression and mental illnessemotionssadnessself-discoveryemotional intelligencechildhood struggles

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9780764358043
    Publication Date
    September 28, 2019
    Publisher
    Schiffer Kids
    Original Publication Date
    September 28, 2019
    Page Count
    32
    Words Per Page
    21
    Audience
    Picture
    Reading Age
    0 - 6 years
    Lib. of Congress (LCCN)
    2019936473
    Lexile® Level
    510L
    Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
    ~N
    Est. ATOS® Book Level
    ~3.4

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