Is a Book a Box for Words?

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Author(s)

Harriet Zeifert

Co-Authors / Illustrators

Mercè Galí

Publisher Name

Red Comet Press

Genre(s)

Picture Book

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Release Date

October 08, 2024

ISBN13

978-1636551258

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A STEAM-centered exploration of boxes to spark scientific inquiry in a fun and engaging way!

There are so many types and uses for boxes, it’s time to think of as many as we can. In this entertaining book with rhyming text, young children are invited to explore all the different boxes we find in our lives and what they are used for. With a little investigation, boxes are found in so many shapes and have so many uses: from carrying fruit or playing hopscotch, to a house for bees, or a case for a guitar. What constitutes a box? What size is it? What fits inside? What is it used for? Endless amount of discussion will result from this book, and even the titular question will get kids thinking. A perfect book to initiate early-years scientific inquiry in a fun and inventive way and set children on the path to thinking critically, creatively, and reflectively.

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Thought-provoking picture book

December 31, 2024 (Updated: May 31, 2026)

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4.0

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IS A BOOK A BOX FOR WORDS? is an intriguing picture book that invites children to see the world a little differently. Similar to the title, the book invites the reader to think about boxes and the world around them using rhyming phrases. For instance, "If a safe is a box for money, is a hive a box for honey?" These questions invite children to consider how they define a box and the world around them.

What I loved: This is a clever book that takes a new look at boxes, how they are defined, and the world around. This starts children thinking critically about the world around them in a fun new way. The story rhymes, which rolls off the tongue and is great when read aloud. Intriguing illustrations with a blend between the comical and realistic add to the interest of the story and keep readers entertained on each page. This book will work best for elementary school aged picture book readers who can think more about the concepts presented and will understand well the way this book invites them to think in new ways.

Final verdict: IS A BOOK A BOX FOR WORDS? is an entertaining and thought-provoking picture book that invites readers to consider the world around them in new ways.