Kim Howard

After Box delivers a refrigerator, Grace and Box become friends, camping together, going to space, and exploring the depths of the sea, among other adventures. After a few days of playing together, Grace notices that Box is getting some rips and crumples, which she's determined to fix, so they can continue their fun.

Rhyming verses introduce the letters of the alphabet and the concepts of God as Creator, Mother Earth, self-esteem, and joy.

Various animals in the Kingdom of Self-Esteem illustrate the different qualities that contribute to being lovable and having self-esteem.

When Mimi, the dancing hippo, is stolen by pirates, Gustav, the mouse, uses his wits and skill to rescue her.

Rosa is hard of hearing and she relies on her parrot, Pico, to repeat things loudly for her, but sometimes Pico takes advantage of Rosa to create mischief.