Publisher Comment
The inimitable Leslie Patricelli draws from the well of parental wit and wisdom for her very first picture book adventure, starring everyone's favorite baby character. With wrapping paper included, this book makes the perfect gift on the go!

From School Library Journal
Starred Review. PreS–A child wearing only a diaper and a striped party hat gets a present from Grandma. What is it? The toddler takes off the wrapping paper–bright red with blue polka-dots–and discovers A big brown box! A box is full of possibilities and this child lets imagination reign. The youngster can stand on it, hug it, and hide behind it (Shhh. Where am I? Boo! Here I am!). When the child finally opens the gift, there's a stuffed dog inside. Now the two of them can create adventures. The container becomes an airplane, a sailboat, and a sled. The new pals share a snack inside its protective walls before settling down for a cozy nap. Patricelli's simple, first-person narration is refreshing. With bold black outlines, the acrylic paintings are rudimentary but nonetheless expressive and endearing. The illustrations stay focused on the two playmates and their toy with few extraneous details. Dynamic, solid-colored backdrops, upon which the box throws its significant shadow, add a sense of spontaneous fun. This is a perfect birthday book for a toddler, along with a box, of course! It would also work well for storytime.–Martha Topol, Traverse Area District Library, Traverse City, MI
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