What to Do with a Box

Age range 5 to 9

This captivating book is a wonderful celebration of creative play. In it, Jane Yolen’s poetic verse reveals how a simple cardboard box can be a child’s most ingenious plaything, while artist Chris Sheban illustrates its myriad and magical uses in a creative collaboration that will spark the imagination of young readers.

About the Author

Jane Yolen has been called "the Hans Christian Andersen of America" due to her significant contributions to children's literature, especially her original and collected fairy tales. She has written more than 300 books, including the Caldecott Medal-winning Owl Moon, and earned numerous honors. She lives in Massachusetts and Scotland.

Chris Sheban has illustrated eight children's books, including A Night on the Range, The Shoe Tree of Chagrin, and Red Fox at McCloskey's Farm. His work has been honored with three gold and three silver medals from the Society of Illustrators. He lives near Chicago, Illinois.