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Will Jessica find a friend at school? It's not easy when you're shy, so every day she brings her cardboard box filled with something different to share. Until, finally, she discovers that all she truly needs to share is herself. Jessica's Box will capture the heart of every child, parent, teacher ... and friend.

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""This book, by Peter Carnavas, is a relatable story about a child anxious to make friends who comes to learn the value of just being herself. ... There is no mention of Jessica's disability but it's an obvious part of who Jessica is. This is the type of inclusion we love to see."" -- Stories with Jojo ""Carnavas' Bob Graham-esque cartoons use color and humor in equal measure to create a winning protagonist. The message is clear: Just be yourself, and friends will come."" -- Kirkus Reviews ""The solidly straightforward story arc, simple mixed-media illustration, effective use of color, and ample white space are all strengths. Jessica's wheel chair is neither hidden in the background nor made star of the show: it is what it is, and Jessica finds - as do all children - that she can make friends just by being herself."" -- Horn Book Magazine ""A charming book that speaks to the desire of all children to be liked for who they are."" -- School Library Journal ""Carnavas's loosely drafted and warmly painted images easily capture the story's emotional ups and downs ... the story is valuable for its portrait of a believably nervous child whose physical disability is entirely incidental to the challenges she faces."" -- Publishers Weekly ""A straightforward story and simple mixed-media illustrations are strengths of this Australian import. Rating: Superior."" -- The Horn Book Guide ""Do yourself a favor and ask your librarian for books by Peter Carnavas. It will be worth the effort."" -- NC Teacher Stuff ""A very inclusive book about school jitters and making friends, this will be a nice read aloud to share with kids about to enter school."" -- Waking Brain Cells

"""This book, by Peter Carnavas, is a relatable story about a child anxious to make friends who comes to learn the value of just being herself. ... There is no mention of Jessica's disability but it's an obvious part of who Jessica is. This is the type of inclusion we love to see."" -- Stories with Jojo ""Carnavas' Bob Graham-esque cartoons use color and humor in equal measure to create a winning protagonist. The message is clear: Just be yourself, and friends will come."" -- Kirkus Reviews ""The solidly straightforward story arc, simple mixed-media illustration, effective use of color, and ample white space are all strengths. Jessica's wheel chair is neither hidden in the background nor made star of the show: it is what it is, and Jessica finds - as do all children - that she can make friends just by being herself."" -- Horn Book Magazine ""A charming book that speaks to the desire of all children to be liked for who they are."" -- School Library Journal ""Carnavas's loosely drafted and warmly painted images easily capture the story's emotional ups and downs ... the story is valuable for its portrait of a believably nervous child whose physical disability is entirely incidental to the challenges she faces."" -- Publishers Weekly ""A straightforward story and simple mixed-media illustrations are strengths of this Australian import. Rating: Superior."" -- The Horn Book Guide ""Do yourself a favor and ask your librarian for books by Peter Carnavas. It will be worth the effort."" -- NC Teacher Stuff ""A very inclusive book about school jitters and making friends, this will be a nice read aloud to share with kids about to enter school."" -- Waking Brain Cells"

""This book, by Peter Carnavas, is a relatable story about a child anxious to make friends who comes to learn the value of just being herself. ... There is no mention of Jessica's disability but it's an obvious part of who Jessica is. This is the type of inclusion we love to see."" -- Stories with Jojo ""Carnavas' Bob Graham-esque cartoons use color and humor in equal measure to create a winning protagonist. The message is clear: Just be yourself, and friends will come."" -- Kirkus Reviews ""The solidly straightforward story arc, simple mixed-media illustration, effective use of color, and ample white space are all strengths. Jessica's wheel chair is neither hidden in the background nor made star of the show: it is what it is, and Jessica finds - as do all children - that she can make friends just by being herself."" -- Horn Book Magazine ""A charming book that speaks to the desire of all children to be liked for who they are."" -- School Library Journal ""Carnavas's loosely drafted and warmly painted images easily capture the story's emotional ups and downs ... the story is valuable for its portrait of a believably nervous child whose physical disability is entirely incidental to the challenges she faces."" -- Publishers Weekly ""A straightforward story and simple mixed-media illustrations are strengths of this Australian import. Rating: Superior."" -- The Horn Book Guide ""Do yourself a favor and ask your librarian for books by Peter Carnavas. It will be worth the effort."" -- NC Teacher Stuff ""A very inclusive book about school jitters and making friends, this will be a nice read aloud to share with kids about to enter school."" -- Waking Brain Cells

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