The Toolbox [Hardcover]

Anne Rockwell (Author), Harlow Rockwell (Illustrator)

Book Description

Age Level: 3 and up

Look inside this well-loved toolbox—there is so much to discover! It holds strong wrenches that turn, pliers that pinch, and sandpaper that smoothes. There are nails, screws, and a hammer. A toolbox is a treasure trove for curious young builders.

When they’re not running to explore their own tool collections, children will be glued to this book, exploring the shapes, names, and useful jobs of common hand tools. Anne and Harlow Rockwell’s preschool classic still shines with a well-crafted simplicity that speaks to the desire young children feel to make something uniquely their own.

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

The Toolbox was a close collaboration between Anne Rockwell and her late husband, Harlow Rockwell. Anne conceived of the book idea and wrote the text, and Harlow created the illustrations. He used handmade laid book paper instead of traditional watercolor paper, because he felt that this gave the color more transparency and luminosity.

Anne said, “I saw The Toolbox as lovingly rendered still lifes of common tools found in a toolbox, based upon my husband’s powerful but sensitive and simple way of rendering everyday objects. The words were inspired by our son, a toddler at the time, and his awe of his father’s tools.”

Anne lives in Greenwich, Connecticut, and she is the critically acclaimed author of innumerable books for the very young.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 3 and up
  
• Hardcover: 244 pages
• Publisher: Walker Childrens (September 1, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0802789307
• ISBN-13: 978-0802789303
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 8.8 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,085,539 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Discover books, learn about writers, read author blogs, and more.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect for My Little Handyman, May 10, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Toolbox (Paperback)

My four-year-old, a tool fanatic, loved this book. Simple illustrations and words label several tools from a boy's father's toolbox and clearly describe their basic uses. My son "reads" it over and over again.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Birthday Gift, January 5, 2007

By 

R. Simons - See all my reviews
(REAL NAME)   

This review is from: The Toolbox (Board book)

I bought this for my grandson's 2nd birthday. It is simple, straight forward and perfect for any little tyke that is into tools!

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars The Toolbox - a great read for those obsessed with tools, January 9, 2007

By 

K. Evangelista (Batavia, IL USA) - See all my reviews
(REAL NAME)   

This review is from: The Toolbox (Board book)

I ordered this book for my 2 1/2 year old son for Christmas and he really loves it. He is obsessed with tools and this book shows various tools with simple language but explains the function of the tools. The only downside is that it is a little outdated...for example, the picture of drill is a manual drill that no one uses any longer.