Off-Limits

Written and illustrated by Helen Yoon

A curious child sneaks into Dad's office, discovering a magical world of forbidden fun.

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32 pages· 103 words· Est. 1 min read-aloud· AD290L· AR 1 · 0.5 AR pts

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Bookroo's summary

A young girl can't resist the allure of her dad's off-limits office. Sneaking in, she finds a whimsical world of sticky tape, paper clips, and colorful notes. Will her playful exploration go unnoticed, or will she learn a lesson about curiosity and boundaries? Dive into this delightful tale of rule-breaking and the irresistible charm of office supplies.

From the publisher

For every child who has ever felt that grown-ups have all the fun, here is a vicarious chance to slip behind the office door–and play with all the tempting things that are off-limits. Dad’s office is off-limits–which only makes it more intriguing to his curious young daughter. As soon as she sees an opening, she sneaks in to have a look around. After all, there’s no harm in just looking, right? What she discovers is a magical wonderland of sticky tape, paper clips that make glorious strands, and a kaleidoscopic array of sticky notes. Who could possibly resist playing with those? In a joyful ode to office supplies, Helen Yoon leads a celebration of just-for-once breaking the rules–and offers a final, funny nod to adults who harbor a similar urge.

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