Little Boy

by Alison McGhee

Other authors: Peter H. Reynolds (Illustrator)

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A father reflects on how the future depends upon the all of the little things in his son's world, from his yellow drinking cup to a big cardboard box.

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This book is about a fathers view of what his little boy does. How his imagination guides his play, especially with his cardboard box. He always has his pet dog and cardboard box, which allows him to come up with anything and everything to play. Ages 1 to 6 years old. Timberland library and in class presentations.

kara1204 | Aug 18, 2017 |

All the things a little boy depends on.
Ages: 3-5
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gurkamal | Aug 14, 2017 |

The book describes various things in this boy's life that he depends on. His cardboard box is mentioned on several pages. Poetic sound.

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Jessica5858 | Jul 27, 2017 |

A little boy being a boy and finding the possibility of things that he sees.

JaniceBrody | Apr 30, 2015 |

This book is about a little boy playing. It reminds adults that little moments are beautiful and sometimes the best.

LisaMarie214 | Mar 16, 2015 |

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Author name	Role	Type of author	Work?	Status
Alison McGhee	—	primary author	all editions	calculated
Reynolds, Peter H.	Illustrator	secondary author	all editions	confirmed

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New York Times bestseller (Children's Picture – 2008)

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A father reflects on how the future depends upon the all of the little things in his son's world, from his yellow drinking cup to a big cardboard box.

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