"It's a schoolyard rumble: dreary realism vs. unbridled imagination! Even if the conclusion is never in doubt, Janssens makes getting there a world of fun, largely due to his three-dimensional sculptures that bring to life the invented adventures of a boy named Kenny." - Publishers Weekly


Leo has a brand new bike. It’s red and shiny and perfect.
All the other kids think it’s the best thing ever—but not
Kenny. Kenny’s happiest with his box. It’s way more fun
than a bike—because with a big cardboard box you can
have the most fantastic and exciting adventures anywhere
in the whole wide world!
While Leo is busy showing off his bright red bike, with its loud bell and thunderbolt decal, imaginative and kindhearted Kenny plays in a box and pays no attention to the new bike. Leo gets angry when he runs into Kenny's box while riding his bike, but he soon learns that the box can take the kids on the playground places that Leo's bike never could—jungles, race tracks, and the sky! By the end of playtime, Leo learns the value of imagination, friendship, and cooperation.


A celebration of the power of imagination.
An inspiring picture book for children aged 4 and up.