Grace and Box
by Kim Howard (Author) Megan Lotter (Illustrator)
A little girl and a refrigerator box go on many adventures as they imagine all the things they can be in this debut picture book from Kim Howard and Megan Lotter.
Grace and Box have become fast friends. Box delivered a refrigerator earlier in the week and by the end of it, Grace and Box had already been to space, gone camping, and explored the depths of the sea together.
But on Sunday, Grace notices something's wrong with her buddy. Box has some rips and crumples that Band-Aids, ice packs, and rest on the couch can't seem to heal. Grace certainly doesn't want these adventures to end, so she is determined to fix Box so that they can continue their play together!
A universal friendship (child and box) has come alive in this imaginative and humorous picture book. The depths of friendships run deep with children, even if they're just boxes to us!
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K-Gr 2--In this cheerful ode to the joys of independent imaginative play, a girl goes on myriad pretend adventures with a big cardboard box left over from her family's new refrigerator delivery. After the effects of her boisterous play leave her inanimate friend with some inevitable wear and tear, she patches up Box to continue the fun. Grace, a little Black girl with curly hair, is shown to be an inventive child who relishes science, history, and geography, creating adventures for herself and Box in outer space, ancient Rome, the deep sea, and around the world. Readers will be drawn in by the book's vibrant, textured illustrations, and the large scale of the images make this title an especially good pick for a group story time. The text is written in a neat, uncomplicated rhyme scheme that makes for a pleasing read-aloud experience. The theme of repurposing an everyday object--then fixing it when it breaks--is a nice counter to the concept of throwaway culture. VERDICT All ages will relate to the timeless fun of dreaming up new vistas in this welcome addition to all picture book collections; a surefire hit for story time.--Allison Tran, Mission Viejo Lib., CA
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"This read aloud is bound to be a lot of fun at story time, as Box's sloppily drawn smile and decrepit appearance worsen with each new adventure to much hilarity. Young viewers may seek a big box for their own imaginary travels, though it may not last as long as Grace's."—The Bulletin for the Center of Children's Books (BCCB)
Kim Howard has been writing books since before she could spell. Her favorite childhood memories involve imagination and creativity, and like Grace, she grew up making homes and tunnels out of boxes. She loves stories, coffee, and spending time with her family. A former teacher, Kim lives in Bloomington, Indiana with her husband and children. Grace and Box is her debut picture book.
Megan Lötter is a picture book maker living in beautiful Cape Town, South Africa. She has illustrated Kirsty Paxton's The Chalk Giraffe and Kim Howard's Grace and Box. Megan graduated from Cape Peninsula University of Technology in 2008 with a Degree in Design. Her love for drawing and visual storytelling started at a very young age. This naturally drew her towards the fascinating world of illustration. South Africa's cultural diversity, twelve different languages, beautiful animals, patterns, and colors are underlying themes found throughout Megan's illustrations and characters.JUV001000 - Juvenile Fiction | Action & Adventure
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Friendship in children
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