Roxaboxen

Written by Alice McLerran
Illustrated by Barbara Cooney

Grade:

K-2

ISBN-13:

978-0060526337

Publisher:

Harper Collins (2004)

This classic celebrates the imagination of children at play and the wonder of childhood. It is the story of neighborhood friends who form a town: Roxaboxen, an imaginary town in the desert, built from crates, the whitest stones, and much more. The children name the streets, lay them out, decide the shops (two ice cream shops), gallop on sticks, and generally do exactly the sort of creative play, we all wish our kids were doing outdoors! Together they create an unforgettable world. (This will inspire great recess activities!)