{"product_id":"christina-katerina-and-the-box-paperback","title":"Christina Katerina and the Box - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003ePatricia Lee Gauch\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eDoris Burns\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA creative young girl breathes new life into a cardboard box in this \"gleeful little story of imaginative play\" for fans of \u003ci\u003eHarriet the Spy\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eHarold and the Purple Crayon\u003c\/i\u003e (\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e)\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e The day the refrigerator arrives in its large brown carton, Christina Katerina and her mother are both excited, but for very different reasons. Christina quickly claims the box, where she creates a castle, a clubhouse, and other fantastic playthings with her sometimes-friend and neighbor, Fats Watson. Together, they embark on countless hours of adventure, swearing their undying friendship--and waging furious battles, too! \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"One of the classic characters of children's literature,\" the spunky and playful Christina Katerina has inspired young readers to embrace their creativity since 1971 (\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e). A staple in classrooms and libraries, this classic children's book is a timeless ode to the power of a child's imagination--and to the beauty that can be found in even the most ordinary of objects.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePatricia Lee Gauch\u003c\/b\u003e is former vice president and editor of Philomel Books. Patti is now a full-time writer and lecturer. She has authored more than 40 picture books and novels for young readers, including \u003ci\u003eAaron and the Green Mountain Boys\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThunder at Gettysburg\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003ci\u003eThis Time, Tempe Wick?;\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Knitting of Elizabeth Amelia\u003c\/i\u003e. She lives in Hyde Park, New York.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 48\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.3 x 9.6 x 7 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 01, 2012\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuiz Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Christina Katerina \u0026amp; the Box\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lower Grades, K-3\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5\u003c\/div\u003e\n                ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51771199226144,"sku":"9781590789155","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/0b19c07157dda4c48add0e965781fdff.webp?v=1780382983","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/christina-katerina-and-the-box-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}