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Not A Box by Antoinette Portis
A box is just a box . . . unless it's not a box. From mountain to rocket ship, a small rabbit shows that a box will go as far as the imagination allows. Inspired by a memory of sitting in a box on her driveway with her sister, Antoinette Portis captures the thrill when pretend feels so real that it actually becomes real-when the imagination takes over and inside a cardboard box, a child is transported to a world where anything is possible. Details, details - Author: Antoinette Portis - Hardcover - 32 pages - Ages: Baby-Preschool Shipping info - Delivered lickety split in 5-7 business days
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Customer Reviews for Not A Box by Antoinette Portis
Review 1 for Not A Box by Antoinette Portis
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Would you recommend? Yes
Crammy
Location - Iowa
Number of Kids - 1
Age of youngest child - 0-1
February 7, 2013
Yay, Imagination!
"I love the story... wonderful way to encourage little ones to use their imagination. Never too early to teach creative problem solving. I think it is such a great message we decided to buy both books (Not a Box & Not a Stick) for our son."
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Review 2 for Not A Box by Antoinette Portis
Review 3 for Not A Box by Antoinette Portis
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AliceJane
Location - South Carolina
Number of Kids - 2
Age of youngest child - 2-4
Age of oldest child - 5-7
Age - 22-29
September 17, 2010
Bedtime favorite
"This book is a bedtime favorite in our house. It's a fun, quick read and it's about something we can all relate to! My daughters love playing in their "not a boxes" and they love this book."
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Review 4 for Not A Box by Antoinette Portis
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thereader
Location - Chicago
Number of Kids - 1
Age of youngest child - 0-1
Age - 30-39
August 13, 2009
LOVE IT!
"I recognize the value in simple toys, and I see how children typically play with everything but the fancy toys you buy them. HOWEVER, when I read this book, standing in the store with a friend, the first thing I thouhgt about was when my mom got a new refrigerator. I played in that box all summer, until it rained and the trash man had to take it away. EVERYONE I know is getting this book when they have a child!"
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Review 5 for Not A Box by Antoinette Portis
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Would you recommend? Yes
bicycletricycle
Location - Barrington, RI
Number of Kids - 2
Age of youngest child - 0-1
Age of oldest child - 2-4
Age - 30-39
July 25, 2009
One of Our Favorites!
"This book is so true to how children love to play with cardboard boxes more than the toys that come in them sometimes. I love the imagination behind it!"
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Review 6 for Not A Box by Antoinette Portis
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SheilaWR
Location - Minnesota
Number of Kids - 4
Age of youngest child - 8+
Age of oldest child - 8+
Age - 30-39
November 29, 2008
Great book!
"I use this book in my preschool classroom, and nearly every child in the class can relate to it. It also reinforces the notion that simple is wonderful for imaginations and pocketbooks. This book also reminds parents and educators that we should continue to provide opportunities for children to play with simple toys like sticks and boxes."
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Review 7 for Not A Box by Antoinette Portis
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Lolababy
Location - Michigan
Number of Kids - 1
Age of youngest child - 0-1
Age - 30-39
November 15, 2008
A unique book!
"Just ordered this book for my new baby as a Christmas present. We want our little boy to love reading and have been purchasing a lot of books. This particular book is unique in that it truly inspires a dialogue between parent and child while reading and also stimulates imagination. Page after page, the reader is shown how a simple brown box is anything but!"
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Review 8 for Not A Box by Antoinette Portis
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JoJobean
Location - Ann Arbor
Number of Kids - 1
Age of youngest child - 0-1
Age of oldest child - 0-1
Age - 30-39
October 14, 2008
Super Cute!
"Really cute book about this bunny who uses his imagination to see this box as a bunch of different things like a rocket, etc.. SImple drawings and just adorable!"
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Review 9 for Not A Box by Antoinette Portis
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parentalunitno1
Location - San Francisco
Number of Kids - 2
Age of youngest child - 2-4
Age of oldest child - 2-4
Age - 30-39
May 6, 2008
I wish I wrote it.
"I love this book as much as my kids. So simple but genius. It is a great visual of inspiration and imagination. Our preschool even did a whole unit around it. A must for your home library."
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Review 10 for Not A Box by Antoinette Portis
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sweetpetunia
Location - Trumbull, CT
Number of Kids - 2
Age of youngest child - 0-1
Age of oldest child - 2-4
Age - 30-39
April 10, 2008
Active Imagination
"This is a thought provoking book, great for a child with an active imagination. The little rabbit makes the box into different things - this book also make a great guide into what he/she could do with his/her own empty box. Great if you like books with open ended stories."
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