Mr. Pack Rat is a particularly acquisitive small mammal with a
hoarding problem (sound like someone you know?). Through trial and
error, he begins to question whether having more things is really the
secret to happiness.
Although real life pack rats (genus Neotoma) build large piles of
debris to nest in, Mr. Pack Rat isn't satisfied with plain old sticks
and leaves. He wants novelty and variety, and--unfortunately for
him!--he owns a magical magnet that can summon anything he desires.
Mr. Pack Rat is always on to the next thing. Lovely flowers will
brighten up his sticks and leaves... until they wilt. Colorful seashells
won't wilt, but they aren't much fun. Games and toys are fun, but only
if you have enough room to play with them.
This wry, witty fable from Marcus Ewert, author of 10,000 Dresses,
will have the whole family laughing, and, perhaps, learning along the
way.