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A story about a boy, his dog and a cardboard box is the starting point for these activities across the early years curriculum suggested by Jean Evans Harry's Box by Angela McAllister (Bloomsbury Paperbacks, Pounds 5.99) is a charming picture book telling the story of Harry's wonderful adventures with his dog Woolfie as companion and only an old cardboard box as inspiration. As Harry moves the box from room to room, the box transforms into a shop, a lion's den, a pirate ship, a sandy cave and a castle. Use the story to help the children in your setting to discover exciting possibilities for imaginative play with the simplest of resources.

Harry's Box by Angela McAllister (Bloomsbury Paperbacks, 5.99) is a charming picture book telling the story of Harry's wonderful adventures with his dog Woolfie as companion and only an old cardboard box as inspiration. As Harry moves the box from room to room, the box transforms into a shop, a lion's den, a pirate ship, a sandy cave and a castle. Use the story to help the children in your setting to discover exciting possibilities for imaginative play with the simplest of resources.

Adult-led activity

Harry's Box

Share the story of Harry's Box with the children.

Key learning intentions

To maintain attention, concentrate and sit quietly when appropriate To listen with enjoyment to stories and make up their own stories To show an understanding of the elements of stories, such as main character, sequence of events and openings

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