Think Outside the Box is a spirited picture book for young children written by Justine Avery with artwork by Liuba Syrotiuk. The book introduces the concept of thinking outside the box to young children by presenting the possibility of tackling a problem, a puzzle or getting stuck in a sticky situation, or simply needing to find one’s own way. Avery provides examples of what is meant by thinking outside the box such as coloring outside the lines – on purpose – or doing activities like eating an ice cream cone from the bottom up. She also emphasizes that thinking outside the box always means being proud of your mistakes because they’re as valuable as when things are gotten right, which is an important life lesson unto itself, to be sure.

Think Outside the Box is a valuable message to children that cannot be quantified by any means. It prompts children to take the initiative and solve problems by themselves rather than waiting for others to do it for them. They become independent thinkers that will hold them in good stead as they grow to adulthood. It’s an important concept for use in schoolwork, for fostering friendships and for dealing with life’s challenges. Syrotiuk’s artwork is bright, colorful and has a layered feel to it, complementing the essence of Justine Avery’s story perfectly. Each page features what appear to be bits, shapes and things cut out from one place and pasted onto each page, giving the impression of a collage effect through the use of imagination and creativity. All in all, Think Outside the Box provides young children with a valuable introduction to an important concept in a fun and creative way.

Think Outside the Box by Justine Avery is a children’s book that teaches kids what thinking outside the box is, how to do it, and why it’s important. This story gives kids different scenarios and different ways to interpret the concept of thinking outside the box. Whether a child likes puzzles or writing or coloring, there is something for each child to relate to. With beautiful illustrations and a message that all kids should learn, this book is perfect for children and adults alike.

Not only does Think Outside the Box by Justine Avery give kids something important to understand, but it does so in a very clever and colorful way. I was immediately drawn to and so impressed by the illustrations. Every single page was uniquely created with beautiful images and colors. I just couldn’t get enough. A book in this genre would usually take me a couple of minutes to finish, but I must have taken a good 10-15 minutes reading this one because I found myself just staring at each page in fascination. I also think that this book can be very helpful. Kids may not understand what thinking outside the box means, and parents may have trouble explaining it.

I think this is the perfect book for parents to read with their children and have a discussion about it. If Justine Avery’s books are even half as good as this, I will definitely be purchasing all of them and including them in not only my daughter’s personal library but also my classroom library. Think Outside the Box is fun, engaging, creative, and incredibly beautiful.