This is Maru. Maru loves many things: naps in sunny spots, a little fish treat, and especially... boxes!

It didn't matter if the box was big, small, or just plain *weird*. If it was a box, Maru was ready to try it.

One morning, a small, pink box arrived. "Too small!" whispered the human from the doorway. But Maru didn't listen.

*Boing!* He jumped. Did he fit? He did! Just barely. But he was happy in his little pink fort.

Soon, a new, medium-sized box appeared. It was sturdy and deep, waiting by the sunniest window.

Maru jumped again. *Thump!* This box was perfect for watching the world go by.

Then came the big one! A giant box, tall enough to hide an elephant! (Almost.)

Maru ran inside. It was dark, it was cavernous, and it smelled wonderfully of fresh cardboard.

After so much jumping and exploring, Maru felt sleepy. He needed the coziest box of all.

And in the quietest, softest spot he could find, Maru the box-loving cat drifted off to sleep, dreaming of his next jump.