Book Boxes are my children’s absolute favorite gifts, and it’s easy to see why! The concept is simple yet magical: I choose a book I know they’ll love and pair it with a handful of themed gifts that bring the story to life. When they open their Book Box, they find a book alongside a collection of wrapped presents, each labeled with a page number. As they read, they get to open a surprise at just the right moment—guided by bookmarks placed throughout the book. The anticipation is thrilling, and I’ve never seen my kids read faster! They can’t wait to reach the next gift, making the experience both exciting and immersive.
The gifts can be as simple as small trinkets or as special as something they’ve been eagerly awaiting. No matter what, each present deepens their connection to the story, turning reading into an adventure.
August Saves the Zoo by Fox and His Dad is one of my all-time favorite chapter books, written by my very own son and husband! Of course, I had to make a book box for it. Fox helped me pick out the gifts to go along with the book, too, so they are author-approved.
Follow along with August and his best friend, Blakely, as they accidentally get struck by a green laser at the zoo and find out some weird things are going on. Are bad guys trying to hurt the animals? Read to find out more!
This book is laugh-out-loud funny and great for all readers, especially those reluctant ones! There are ‘bad guys’ in the book who kidnap people and try to cage and control animals. The book does have a good ending!
Fun Gift Ideas for The August Saves the Zoo Book Box
- Bike Lights
Page 39: “Blakely dropped her bike. Right in front of her eyes her best friend had just turned into a horse.” - Soccer Ball
Page 56: “The goalie dove, but the ball rolled right by the post into the net. No one said a word as August kept trotting doing a wide victory lap.” - Disguises
Page 94: “Clowney Face gave chase, nearly fast enough in the tight quarters.” - Green Laser
Page 179: “The Laser, now fueled by additional electrical sources, began to hum as it gained power.” - Dumpling Squishy
Page 194: “Blakely sighed, ‘And then we can go eat leftover dumplings.'”
Book boxes make reading a truly interactive experience, turning every page into an adventure. If you’re looking for a fun and memorable way to inspire a love of books, this is a wonderful idea to try—you just might spark a lifelong reader. You can download your own Book Box Tags for free right here on our website!
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