Ginny Goblin Is Not Allowed to Open This Box by David Goodner, Louis Thomas
Published by HMH Books for Young Readers on July 17th 2018
ISBN: 0544764153
Pages: 40
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Ginny Goblin has a box for her, but she is not allowed to open it until after dinner. She cannot wait to open it, so she tries many different ways to get to the box (ninja suits, catapults, goats, and a motorcycle are just a few things she tries). Nothing works, as her parents are always moving the box out of reach. Eventually, Ginny Goblin gets discouraged and stops trying to get to the box. But now we, the reader, want to know what is in the box!!! Written by David Goodner and illustrated by Louis Thomas, “Ginny Goblin is not allowed to open this box” is funny and smart and will appeal to kids who like silly books, like Jon Klassen’s “This is not my hat.” Kids will enjoy the ridiculous attempts by Ginny and the bright and funny drawings. Aimed at children 4 – 7, this book is a must-buy if you have a large picture book collection.

Reviewed by Kate Radke, Walker Memorial Library, Westbrook