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Boxes, Boxes Everywhere

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This book is a Christian book with references to Jesus. People of other beliefs will probably not be interested in this book.

I would not have bought this book if I had read the reviews first & realized it's a Christian book. And to be honest it starts out good but when it gets to "Mama stoops to kiss my hand. She tells me JESUS UNDERSTANDS He left his house and his room too, so he could go to someplace new" I was a little uneasy. I'm not a Christian but I think it's a little weird to be comparing our families move to Jesus's death.

This is a Christian book published by a Christian publisher and endorsed by a Christian organization (MOPs - Mother's of Preschoolers). Amazon allows you to view the back of the book where you can find this info, so hopefully you are not surprised when you receive the book. So...now you know the premace from which the book was written. In spite of that - or because of that depending on your viewpoint - this is a great book to explain moving. We moved across country with our 2.5 and 1 year old, and it was terrific for both, especially for our 2.5 year old.

What a suprise to buy what I thought would be a cute book for my 3-1/2 year old neice who is moving to a new house and instead find 3/4 of the way into the book that it is about Jesus! For those that are not of the Christian faith... beware!

My children and I loved this book and read it when we went through our move. It is not comparing moving to Jesus' death, but to the fact that He left Heaven to come to a new home. It helps a child understand that he is not alone and that even Jesus had been through this tough change. That was actually my very favorite part of the book and brings tears to my eyes when I get to that part. I am buying this book for a friend that is moving - her children are having a tough time with it and I thought they would find it comforting, as my children did.

My son, daughter-in-law, and their 18-month old daughter were moving from a small apartment into their first house. I wanted to help my grand-daughter cope with the move so bought this book and a few others about families moving for her. My daughter-in-law told me this book was definitely her favorite and one she could relate to. Their apartment was filled with boxes and there are still quite a few unpacked in their new house. My grand-daughter still asks for the "box book" to be read to her.

Be aware of what is in this book -
What seems at first to be a simple story for preschoolers turns into a Christian book that talks about Jesus - Not appropriate to many of us and not made clear until half way through the book!

I love this book. We are a military family and move quite often. I first purchased the book about four years ago. The perspective it takes to moving is a far different approachh than any other book I've encountered. It deals with the emotions and perceptions of a toddler who is moving but then brings those feelings around to Jesus. The book was developed by the MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) program and it subtly gets your child to understand he/she can rely on Jesus during the move. He will understand. Boxes, Boxes, Everywhere is priceless and I'm sorry to see that you can only purchase it used now. My advise would be that if you can find it grab it. You won't regret it.

I started reading this to my son about 2 months before we moved. He is still very young, but I think it might have helped to ease the transition for him. For older children it could be a great way to get them talking about an upcoming move.

I liked the melody of this book. It is much like a Dr.Suess book in the rhyming sing song words. It is very easy to read and has a great message to kids about the anxiety of moving to a new house. There is a message to Mom's at the end also. If you are moving and have a pre-schooler, I recommend this book.