The Box Full of Wonders
When two families merge and move in together, a little boy finds an escape in his imagination.
On the day two families move into a new home to start their life together under one roof, an overwhelmed little boy takes refuge in a simple cardboard box. But it’s not just any box—it’s a pirate ship, or a castle, or a rocket shooting into outer space . . . the only limit is his imagination. Through creativity and play, the boy learns to share with his new siblings as they create fantastical worlds together.
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$18.99 |
| Interest Level | Preschool - Grade 3 |
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| Reading Level | Grade 2 |
| Genre | Picture Books |
| Category | SEL: A Self-Awareness, SEL: B Self-Management, SEL: D Relationship Skills, Social Emotional Learning |
| Copyright | 2023 |
| Publisher | Andersen Press USA |
| Imprint | Andersen Press USA |
| Language | English |
| Number of Pages | 32 |
| Publication Date | 2025-09-09 |
Author: Karl Newson
Karl Newson is an internationally best-selling, multi-award-winning children’s author. His stories have been translated into more than 30 languages around the world. He lives in London, in a wonky old house full of family, potted plants, and books!
Illustrator: Emily Hamilton
Emily Hamilton is an illustrator whose work you can find in books, magazines, on cards, fabric, and the occasional surfboard and wall. Emily has been longlisted for the World Illustration Awards 2021 and is based in her studio in North Devon.
Reviews
Kirkus Reviews
“…[T]his pleasing read-aloud will especially resonate with kids navigating newly blended families. . . . Puts a positive spin on a potentially stressful familial experience.”—Kirkus Reviews