A sensitive book about reaching out to a new friend, perfect for fostering social-emotional learning.One day a mysterious box arrives in the woods. Bear, Fox, Rabbit, Squirrel, and Owl can all see tha
Kirkus Reviews
“Proietti’s illustrations are soft, in mostly muted earth tones, a visual manifestation of a cozy, friendly embrace. . . . An earnest, heartwarming gesture.”
Booklist
“A remarkably empathetic and enchanting mystery in the woods.”
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Isabella Paglia is an Italian author who has written over a dozen children’s books. Her titles have received multiple awards across Italy, including the Pippi Prize and the “Giacomo Giulitto” National Prize for Children’s Literature. The Box is Isabella’s English-language debut. Visit her website at
isabellapaglia.info.
Paolo Proietti is the illustrator of
Before We Sleep and the upcoming
The Friendship Surprise (both Red Comet Press). Often inspired by Studio Ghibli films, Paolo uses soft pastels and chalks to create his illustrations. He lives in Rome. Follow Paolo on Instagram @pallo_illustrations.
Laura Watkinson translates books for children and adults from Italian, German, and Dutch. Her translations have received numerous honors, including three Mildred L. Batchelder Awards and the Vondel Translation Prize. She is the founder of the Dutch chapter of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators (SBCWI). Laura lives in the Netherlands. Visit her website at
laurawatkinson.com.
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