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The Lady in the Box
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4.1 out of 5
Based on 126 Ratings and 49 Reviews

Book Description
It is wintertime in the city and freezing cold, but not everyone is inside and warm. Ben and his sister Lizzie know that there is a lady who lives outside in a box over a warm air vent. The children worry about the kind-looking lady, and begin sneaking food and clothes out of their apartment for her. Gently told and powerfully illustrated in rich hues, The Lady in the Box deals candidly with the i... More
Book Information
PublisherTurtle Books
BindingHardcover (3 editions)
Reading LevelUncategorized
# of Pages40
ISBN-101890515019
ISBN-13978-1890515010
Publication Date06/02/1997
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About Ann McGovern (Author) : Ann McGovern is a published author and a photographer of children's books. Some of the published credits of Ann McGovern include Too Much Noise, Little whale, La Senora de La Caja de Carton, and Robin... more
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About Marni Backer (Illustrator) : Marni Backer is a published illustrator of children's books. Some of the published credits of Marni Backer include How Did You Grow So Big, So Soon? (Picture Books), The Lady in the Box, La senora de ... more
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