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Jessica's Box

By Peter Carnavas

Adjectives

heartwarming insightful uplifting

Genres

Friendship/Family Feelings/Wellbeing

Synopsis

On her first day at school, Jessica is eager to make friends. Each day, she brings a special item in her cardboard box—a teddy bear, cupcakes, even her dog—but nothing seems to work. Feeling disheartened, Jessica finally brings an empty box and hides inside it. To her surprise, this act leads to a new friendship, teaching her that being herself is the best way to connect with others.

About the author

Peter Carnavas is an Australian author and illustrator who loves creating heartwarming stories for children. He is well known for books like 'The Elephant' and 'The Last Tree'. Peter's gentle stories often explore family, friendship, and nature, always filled with beautiful pictures that bring his characters to life.

Pages

32 pages

Reading age

Picture Book (2-7)

Published

2018

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