This is Not a Box

We have this book called, "Not a Box." It's a very simple, very "plain" book. I wasn't sure of Becca & Mary-Gail's response to this book when I bought it. It doesn't have elaborate drawings, or lots of words & conversations. It's simply about a bunny rabbit and his box...well, "it's not a box." However, after just one read with Becca & Mary-Gail, their little minds began reeling with ideas, creations, and pretend play. This book sparks children's imaginations and my girls loved it immediately! Just like their "Harold and the purple crayon" book. And it just so happened that Becca & Mary-Gail found their own "not a box" to play with while Lovey & I worked in the garage.

Rebecca & Mary-Gail in their own "Not a Box"...

Which happened to be the "big boat" on the ocean...

...and then it turned into a race car "with no top on" and lots of snow inside "because there is no top on the car, Mom" ...

...which turned back into the big boat, but it was sinking. Ahhhh....

"...Quick! Get out!" ....

...and then it finally turned into their bed...

(kindof looks like their bedroom after they finish playing...messy!)

Go check out the book. And then save your boxes and play!

P.S. This was drafted in July, but slacker me never "published" it