Materials
2 clean, cardboard 1/2 gallon milk cartons
Ruler
Marker
Scissors
Construction paper in various colors
Glue
3" (7 cm) wide clear tape
Clear contact paper
Instructions
1. Use paint, markers, and so on to decorate a box.2. Put objects into the "fun box" to use before or after you read a book.3. Before reading the book, take a character puppet (or any other object thatgoes along with the book) out of the box and use it to introduce the story.4. When you finish the book, give the good listeners a treat from the box, suchas stickers, edible treats, or a little something that might reinforce the book'smessage.