As she does in Pots and Pans (see entry in Picture Books for Younger Children), Patricia Hubbell once again offers a pleasing rhymed text based on true-to-life baby behavior. Here a baby and a feline companion have more fun with the wrapping paper and box a present comes in than they do with the three teddy bears enclosed as the gift. Each step of the unwrapping process inspires a baby game-- waving the paper, wearing the paper as a hat, playing peek-a-boo, and, of course, tearing the paper, playful illustrated in a style reminiscent of Helen Oxenbury. (Ages 1-2)

Baby's got a present. A present in a box.It's time to do the wrapping paperWrapping paper romp.Here is a playful poem exploring the simple fun of opening a present. There's lots of colorful paper and ribbons to tear, rustle, and crumple as this toddler and kitten unwrap a gift. And as every baby knows--the packaging is even more fun than what's inside! Adorable and lively illustrations by Jennifer Plecas capture the simple joy and fun of this common experience.