Comments on: not a box http://www.walkingpaper.org/593 A library design consultancy, shop and blog by Aaron Schmidt Thu, 09 Feb 2012 23:25:59 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Shannon http://www.walkingpaper.org/593/comment-page-1#comment-23215 Shannon Fri, 16 May 2008 17:49:46 +0000 http://www.walkingpaper.org/?p=593#comment-23215 I *heart* this book. My kids adore it too. In our house a stick is not a stick, it is leading a Hurrade! (parade) Holes in trees are fairy nests that we like to photograph and make up stories to go with. A box becomes a fort. Cushions are a mountain to be a king of. A scarf is a super hero cape. Dandelions are "wishes." Children have the masters of repurposing items. We can all learn. I *heart* this book. My kids adore it too.

In our house a stick is not a stick, it is leading a Hurrade! (parade)

Holes in trees are fairy nests that we like to photograph and make up stories to go with. A box becomes a fort. Cushions are a mountain to be a king of. A scarf is a super hero cape. Dandelions are “wishes.”

Children have the masters of repurposing items. We can all learn.

]]> By: Rick http://www.walkingpaper.org/593/comment-page-1#comment-23166 Rick Fri, 09 May 2008 15:12:41 +0000 http://www.walkingpaper.org/?p=593#comment-23166 I am not at all surprised by your reviewing a children's book. The art and creativity in children's books has long been a draw for adults with a love of play and image. You fit right in. I am not at all surprised by your reviewing a children’s book. The art and creativity in children’s books has long been a draw for adults with a love of play and image. You fit right in.

]]> By: Anne-Marie http://www.walkingpaper.org/593/comment-page-1#comment-23148 Anne-Marie Wed, 07 May 2008 05:06:17 +0000 http://www.walkingpaper.org/?p=593#comment-23148 I bought this book for my nephew almost exactly a year ago (he was about 3 at the time) and he completely adores it -- he loves books that he gets to interact with, where he can tell part of the story himself and interpret what's going on for himself. The simple design really enhances that interactive aspect where even really little kids can create their own stories along the way. I bought this book for my nephew almost exactly a year ago (he was about 3 at the time) and he completely adores it — he loves books that he gets to interact with, where he can tell part of the story himself and interpret what’s going on for himself. The simple design really enhances that interactive aspect where even really little kids can create their own stories along the way.

]]> By: Library » Blog Archive » Comment on not a box by Library » Blog Archive » not a box http://www.walkingpaper.org/593/comment-page-1#comment-23144 Library » Blog Archive » Comment on not a box by Library » Blog Archive » not a box Tue, 06 May 2008 22:03:00 +0000 http://www.walkingpaper.org/?p=593#comment-23144 [...] MAGPIE - Arthur Magazine blogs for you… wrote an interesting post today on Comment on not a box by Library » Blog Archive » not a boxHere’s a quick excerpt…so the *last* thing I ever expected to blog about is a children’s book but I came across one in the library yesterday that I liked so much… [...] [...] MAGPIE – Arthur Magazine blogs for you… wrote an interesting post today on Comment on not a box by Library » Blog Archive » not a boxHere’s a quick excerpt…so the *last* thing I ever expected to blog about is a children’s book but I came across one in the library yesterday that I liked so much… [...]

]]> By: Library » Blog Archive » not a box http://www.walkingpaper.org/593/comment-page-1#comment-23142 Library » Blog Archive » not a box Tue, 06 May 2008 19:53:39 +0000 http://www.walkingpaper.org/?p=593#comment-23142 [...] walking paper - wrote an interesting post today on not a boxHere’s a quick excerpt Ok, so the *last* thing I ever expected to blog about is a children’s book but I came across one in the library yesterday that I liked so much I want more people to know about it. It is titled Not a Box and is about a little rabbit with an active imagination. The story is nice, but I was immediately taken with the design of the book. Each two page spread consists of a short sentence set in a simple sans typeface accompanied by a minimal line drawing. The way the author uses space really com [...] [...] walking paper – wrote an interesting post today on not a boxHere’s a quick excerpt Ok, so the *last* thing I ever expected to blog about is a children’s book but I came across one in the library yesterday that I liked so much I want more people to know about it. It is titled Not a Box and is about a little rabbit with an active imagination. The story is nice, but I was immediately taken with the design of the book. Each two page spread consists of a short sentence set in a simple sans typeface accompanied by a minimal line drawing. The way the author uses space really com [...]

]]> By: Greg http://www.walkingpaper.org/593/comment-page-1#comment-23141 Greg Tue, 06 May 2008 19:12:18 +0000 http://www.walkingpaper.org/?p=593#comment-23141 The design grabbed my attention too. Turns out my eldest loves the story too! The design grabbed my attention too. Turns out my eldest loves the story too!

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