McKinney Library Kid's Catalog

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

A girl and her brother retrieve a large box from the trash and find many wonderful things to do with it.

A determined elephant creates his own book box and discovers all the magic and fun of books and reading.

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

"A boy turns a cardboard box into a car and imagines what it would be like to take his mama for a drive all around town"--

Terrance the turtle was born without a shell, so he uses a cardboard box instead. Terrance loves his box. It keeps him dry on soggy days, safe from snooping strangers, and is big enough to cozy up with a friend. But when another turtle points out that Terrance's shell is, well, weird, he begins to wonder whether there might be a better shell out there... Eventually, and through much trial and error, Terrance learns that there's nothing wrong with...

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...