What is the summary of the Birthday Box by Jane Yolen?

Answer 1

The summary is about her when she was ten years old. Her mom is in the hospital and dying, and it is her birthday. Her mother is very weak, but still gets all of the hospital staff to get her presents. Finally, she gets to open the present her mother gave her. Her mom says, "It's you." Then she opens it to find it empty. Her mother then dies, leaving Jane pondering about what she meant by "it's you". As she gets older, she finally realizes it's not about the actual gift itself, but about the thought put into it. <3

Answer 2

"The Birthday Box" by Jane Yolen is a story about a young boy who receives a mysterious box for his birthday. As he imagines all the things the box could be, he realizes that the box itself is the best gift because of the endless possibilities it holds for play and adventure. The story emphasizes the power of imagination and creativity in turning something simple into something extraordinary.