cover image A Book of Boxes

A Book of Boxes

Lura Mason. Simon & Schuster, $11.95 (12pp) ISBN 978-0-671-67801-2

Mason's doll-like characters not only decorate every available space in this book, but they also pop out of ``boxes'' set like envelopes into the pages, with lift-up lids. A strip of paper-dolls, an Easter basket, a Christmas angel for the top of a tree, a dancing couple--each of these can be found by digging around in one of seven boxes. Children old enough for this book will be find the many treasures endearing; it's such a well-designed project that its capacity to entertain is impressive. Ages 4-6. (May)