My Cat Likes to Hide in Boxes
By Eve Sutton
The Story
A round-the-house cat gets compared to fantastical cats from other countries who fly planes, sing, and play violin — but this cat's one true talent is hiding in boxes.
Why It's Special
For the kid who thinks their own pet is secretly the most fascinating creature alive, this one celebrates an ordinary cat's oddest habit with total delight.
- Big idea: Ordinary can be its own kind of wonderful — you don't need to fly a plane to be special.
- Vibes: Playful, rhythmic, and quietly funny, with a running joke that builds through repetition.
Perfect For Kids Who
- love rhyming and finishing the last word
- enjoy silly comparisons and repetition
- like to talk about their own pets
- are working on early reading through predictable patterns
Ask Your Little Reader
- Imagination: Which of the fancy cats from other countries did you like best — the one who flew a plane, sang and danced, or played the violin?
- Real-life connection: What's a funny or favorite thing your own cat or pet likes to do?
- Story & noticing: Why do you think the cat in this story likes hiding in boxes so much?
- Language & rhyme: Can you guess the rhyming word before we turn the page?
