Roxaboxen
Roxaboxen by Alice McLerran, published by Harper Collins on April 22, 1991, is a charming picture book that invites readers into a world of imagination and adventure. This first edition features 32 pages filled with vibrant illustrations by Barbara Cooney, capturing the essence of a special place that transforms a simple rocky hill into a magical realm. The story revolves around Marian, who names this enchanting spot Roxaboxen, where children can explore their creativity and friendship amidst the desert landscape.
In Roxaboxen, readers will discover a narrative that celebrates the power of imagination and the joys of childhood. The book presents a vivid depiction of a community where ordinary elements like sand, rocks, and wooden boxes become the foundation for a sparkling world filled with homes and ice cream shops. Through its themes of country life and social interactions, this work highlights the importance of friendship and the limitless possibilities that arise when children engage in play. The enchanting illustrations complement the text, making it a delightful experience for young readers and their families.
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Marian called it Roxaboxen. (She always knew the name of everything.) There across the road, it looked like any rocky hill — nothing but sand and rocks, some old wooden boxes, cactus and greasewood and thorny ocotillo — but it was a special place: a sparkling world of jeweled homes, streets edged with the whitest stones, and two ice cream shops. Come with us there, where all you need to gallop fast and free is a long stick and a soaring imagination.
In glowing desert hues, artist Barbara Cooney has caught the magic of Alice McLerran’s treasured land of Roxaboxen — a place that really was, and, once you’ve been there, always is.
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