The Big Box

The Big Box

Author
authorDoris

Max and his friends find endless fun and adventure in a simple big box, turning it into a car for imaginative play. This story highlights creativity and friendship among young children.

age3 - 5 years old
emotional intelligence
Story Details

Max has a big box.

“A car!” says Max.

Tom gets in the box.

Max gets in too.

Lily has a map.

“Go, car, go!” says Tom.

The box tips.

Oh no!

“Stop!” says Lily.

Lily can fix it.

The car can go.

The big box is fun!

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