Roxaboxen | Children's Book by Alice McLerran & Barbara Cooney | Ages 4–8

On a rocky hill in the desert, a handful of children create a world entirely their own.

With stones for houses, boxes for cars, and imagination enough for everything else, Roxaboxen becomes a town—with roads, shops, adventures, rules, and stories that belong only to them.

A beautiful reminder that children don’t need much to create something wonderful. Give them a place, a few simple things, and the freedom to imagine—and an empty hillside can become a whole world.

A timeless celebration of childhood, friendship, and the places we never quite forget.

• Written by Alice McLerran
• Illustrated by Barbara Cooney (two-time Caldecott Medal winner)
• Published by HarperCollins, April 22, 1991
• 32 pages, 10" x 8" trim size
• ISBN 9780688075927
• Recommended for ages 4 to 8
• Categories: Juvenile Fiction — Imagination & Play, Lifestyles/Country Life, Social Themes/Friendship
• Towns are built from rocks, not permits