Not a BoxWritten by: Antoinette Portis
I skipped over the 'Brief Summary' that I usually include in my blogs due to the fact that I'm not sure how I would even begin to summarize this book. So instead I will do my best by writing down my thoughts of the book, Not a Box. This book definitely promotes creativity and I think that's wonderful. For example, on one page it will show the main character, a rabbit, standing on top of a box.
What are you doing on top of that box? (the illustration shows the rabbit standing on top of a black box)
The rabbit responds with: It's not a box! (the illustration shows the rabbit standing on top of the black box, but now a mountain is surrounding the box in red crayon)
Every page shows the rabbit sitting, standing, or even squirting the box, and then on the next page a red crayon (his 'imagination') will be surrounding this box... turning the box into a car, boat, or jet. The author's illustrations really aid the story and without the pictures the story wouldn't make much sense.
The book suggests that it's audience be between the ages of 4 and 8. I think that children as young as 2 would find this book enjoyable. However, due to the fact that we will all be Elementary teachers.. this book may be a good choice if you are in a Pre-K through 2nd grade classroom. Although, in addition, I would recommend this book to parent's of toddlers as well.
Check out the link below to view an animation of this book.
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