A curious cat investigates every box it can find--and makes a mouse friend along the way.

Despite the criticism of others, a bear finds the perfect gift for his mouse friend.

The box in which all the animals are sitting gets more and more crowded until a hungry flea comes along.

"Jane Yolen poetically reminds young readers that a simple box can be a child's most imaginative plaything as artist Chris Sheban illustrates its myriad and magical uses"--

A girl and her brother retrieve a large box from the garbage and pretend that it is a cave, car, house, and cage.

When a large box is delivered to Duncan while he is away, the other animal inhabitants of Mud Flat are consumed with curiosity about what might be inside.

An imaginative young child has a wonderful time playing with a box he receives for his birthday. What's better than getting a brand-new toy as a birthday gift? Playing with the box it came in! Climb in for a flight across the ocean, a jaunt on a sailing ship, some sledding down a slippery slope, and, of course, a brief stint as a robot. Good thing the toy dog that came inside the box is happy to come along for the ride! The inimitable Leslie Patricelli...

"Discover an amazing story about reusing and recycling."--Cover.

Monkey has a big box, which he tells Cake has a cat inside, but only when the box is closed; Cake suggest that maybe it is a dinosaur instead, and the two friends puzzle over how they can solve the problem of finding out what is in the box, if it is always empty when opened.

Samuel Drew makes his way through the busy streets pulling behind him a beautiful package. But what could be inside? As all the animals try to guess, a wonderful parade begins to form, leading to a very special party. With colourful and unique illustrations, this book is jam-packed with humorous capers to delight readers young and old! Prequel to the best-selling A Possum's Tail.