Cowboy Ben in a Box

By Karen Shanks

A hilarious tale of imagination, stubbornness, and the ultimate cowboy standoff

Meet Ben. He isn't just playing dress-up; he is a real cowboy with a strict code: no baths allowed When a giant cardboard box arrives, it becomes his ultimate frontier hideout.

For three whole days, Ben refuses to surrender to the outside world, famously declaring, "I NOT come out of the box ". He bravely resists his mother's supper, his daddy's fishing trip, Grandpa's chores, and even the irresistible smell of Grandma's freshly baked cookies.

But every outlaw has a weakness. To earn a coveted star at Sunday church, Ben must face the unthinkable: abandoning his hideout and finally taking a bath. Squeaky clean but still wearing his trusty boots, hat, and six-shooter, Ben proves you can be a real cowboy on the inside-even if you have to wash the outside.

Perfect for Little Wranglers:

Relatable Humor: Captures the fierce, funny independence of childhood imagination.

A Fun Read-Aloud: Kids will love shouting along with Ben's catchphrase, "I NOT come out of the box "

Bath Time Motivation: A gentle, clever nudge for any little one who hates taking baths.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1778838510
• ISBN13: 9781778838514
• Release Date: July 2026
• Publisher: Bookside Press
• Length: 24 Pages
• Weight: 0.18 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.5" x 8.5"
• Age Range: 3 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 7