The artwork was kinda weird/creepy?

What I learned: It's fun to unwrap anything.

My mom just reminded me of this childhood gem. This book should return to print; Benjamin is adorable and sweetly reminds us that when you look anew at what you already have, a good time is had by all.

Update: this book is now available on openlibrary.org. You can 'borrow' for free, to read a scanned copy online. Legal and available around the world. Easy to sign up for an account.

I'm going to assume you can't get a copy of this little old book from your library and just tell you our hero's idea. Because the thing is, I expected, from the blurb, that Benjamin would learn a lesson about greed, or about things being more special for being rare. Nope. Just the opposite. Every evening Benjamin wraps up something he *already owns* and every morning he unwraps it, and so he can appreciate it all over again like a brand new present. Very Eastern philosophy, if you ask me. Also brilliant. Also the pictures are charming. Also the ending is satisfying. If you actually can read this, do so. But at least think about the idea... what a terrific way to find more joy in life. And tonight, wrap a ribbon around your favorite coffee cup or bathrobe; see if you don't smile in the morning.

A great way to have a conversation about gratitude!

This was quite a lovely story - and Gwen squealed all the way through. :)

A wonderful book for readers of all ages! Reminder of how much there is to be grateful for and how the ordinary, the familiar and everyday in our lives can be greeted as gifts.