Book Series · 3 Books

Not a Box Books

In order from Not a Box to Not-a-Box City.

The Not a Box series is a set of 3 picture books by Antoinette Portis, published between 2006 and 2024. Written for ages 0–8, most books run about 30 pages. Subjects across the series include boxes, bunnies and rabbits, and imagination and play.

Not a Box
Not a Stick
Not-a-Box City
Not a Box
Not-a-Box City
Not a Box
Not a Stick
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Not a Box
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$1797
Book #1 · Board Book · Ages 0–4 · 2006

Not a Box

By Antoinette Portis

A box transforms into endless adventures through a rabbit's imagination.

32 pages
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Summary: A small rabbit discovers that a simple box can become anything—a mountain, a rocket ship—when fueled by imagination. Inspired by childhood memories, this tale captures the magic of pretend play, where reality blurs and anything is possible. What will the box become next?
The complete set

Not a Box Series

3 books · Published 2006–2024

Not a Box
Series
Sale price
$1797

Not a Box

Board Book · Ages 0–4 · 2006

A box transforms into endless adventures through a rabbit's imagination.

Not a Stick
Series
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$1499

Not a Stick

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2007

A stick transforms into endless adventures through the power of imagination.

Not-a-Box City
Series
Sale price
$1697

Not-a-Box City

Picture Book · 2024

Bunny builds a cardboard city, but can it be complete without friends?

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Not a Box series?

There are 3 books in the Not a Box series. It began with Not a Box in 2006, and the newest book, Not-a-Box City, was published in 2024.

What ages are the Not a Box books best for?

The series is best for ages 0–8, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

The people

The Creative Behind the Books

The people who bring Not a Box to life.

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Antoinette Portis

Author & Illustrator
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