Roxaboxen

By Alice McLerran
Roxaboxen
Synopsis
Marian called it Roxaboxen. There across the road, it looked like any rocky hill—nothing but sand and rocks, and some old wooden boxes. But it was a special place. And all children needed to go there was a long stick and a soaring imagination.  
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Mindful Muslim Review

A window into the wonderful world of children’s imagination, this book inspires us to reimagine our surroundings. Using the simple beauty and abundant resources of nature, the characters come together to build the imaginary town of Roxaboxen. This book serves as a useful lesson in resilience and overcoming boredom while capturing the innocent nature of childhood.

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Illustrator: Barbara Cooney
Publisher: HarperCollins
Published: 2004
Page Count: 32
ISBN13: 9780060526337
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