My Cat Likes to Hide in Boxes

This delightful New Zealand children's classic, penned by Eve Sutton and illustrated by the renowned Lynley Dodd, offers a gentle, rhyming narrative perfect for young readers. The story playfully contrasts the exotic and adventurous habits of cats from various countries with the simple, endearing preference of the narrator's own "round-the-house cat" for hiding in boxes. It's a celebration of individuality, finding joy in the ordinary, and the special bond with a pet. The repetitive structure and lyrical text make it an excellent read-aloud for preschoolers, while early elementary children will appreciate the humor and the underlying message of acceptance.

Cats from many different countries may like to do all kinds of strange things, but my cat, an ordinary round-the-house cat, likes to hide in boxes. A new, New Zealand edition of this much-loved children's classic.