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Boxitects, by Kim Smith

abigailbat's review against another edition

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Meg is a boxitect - she loves building things out of cardboard boxes - but when a new girl who is also a boxitect shows up at Maker School, can Meg learn to work with someone else? With vibrant illustrations and a fanciful, fun-to-imagine maker school, this spirited book may strike a chord with young makers. Back matters includes an experiment that demonstrates the strength of corrugated cardboard and some building ideas and instructions for readers who want to try their hand at "boxitecture".

libraryrobin's review against another edition

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4.0

Cute! This might inspire some new boxitecture!

victxriax's review against another edition

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adventurous

3.0

morgarelibrare's review against another edition

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4.0

Great preschool storytime read for aspiring builders! Loved the illustrations.

lalunasecreta's review against another edition

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A super cute story about the power of sharing/collaboration/cooperation! The book includes fun building "blueprints" at the end for boxitects of all ages.

maidmarianlib's review against another edition

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3.0

Fun and playful love the themes of creativity and working together.

fernthepanda's review against another edition

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4.0

This is some very impressive building.

mandarchy's review against another edition

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4.0

Great book to introduce before group work

tea_rex_love's review against another edition

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4.0

Meg is a talented boxitect, her box creations are unlike any other. When her mom sends her to Maker School she learns how to make her structures useful, strong, and beautiful. There’s only one problem: Simone. Simone is the new girl, a talented boxitect like Meg. But instead of working together, they are rivals. But when Maker School announces a Maker competition, Meg and Simone are forced to be partners. When disaster strikes, can Meg and Simone finally get along?

This is such a cute book omg! I love the art, I love the premise, and I love the celebration of children’s creativity. I’m glad that Boxitects is out in the world.

emilymyhren's review against another edition

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adventurous lighthearted medium-paced

4.0