Books published by publisher Boxer Books, 2008

Baby Owl is back—bringing holiday joy to children! On Christmas Eve, Baby Hare spots Owl, dressed in his furry red cap and strolling though the snow with his sled. "Santa! It's you!" he squeals in delight. “I’m not Santa!” Baby Owl insists. But Baby Hare doesn't believe him. What will Little Owl do? This funny, heartwarming tale has just the right touch of Christmas magic.

Three little pigs go off to explore the world, and build homes of their very own. One uses straw, another sticks, and a third tries bricks. But what happens to each piggy when the Big Bad Wolf come along and says, “I'll HUFF and I'll PUFF and I'll BLOW YOUR HOUSE DOWN”? Emily Bolam's adorable illustrations and simple text are perfect for very young children.

Mark Seaton is a mountain guide who lives and works in the European Alps—and through his appealing new series, would-be mountaineers can climb along to see how he works, how he stays safe, and how he saves lives.It’s a beautiful morning at the Marmot Mountaineering School—until an enormous avalanche blocks the path to High Alp Village. How can the students ever get back to the town? Mark the Mountain Guide knows and he leads everyone on a thrilling adventure through Grumpy Gorge, across the Sorbet Glacier, over the Applestrudelhorn, and home again.Perfect for little adventurers, the charmingly illustrated book features a fact-packed play section along with a replica carabiner! It’s also endorsed by the International Mountain Guide Association and features an introduction by mountaineer Sir Chris Bonnington.

What does a little ladybug weigh? A snail? A swan? In her extraordinary picture book Alison Limentani introduces children to a fascinating world of wildlife, weight, numbers, and comparisons. Did you know that five starlings weigh the same as one squirrel—or that three rabbits weigh the same as one fox cub? Kids—and parents, too—will be amazed and amused by every surprising and intriguing page.

Adorable, irresistible Baby Owl (I'm Not Sleepy!) is back—and now in board! This time, he has a beloved book in hand and he's eager to begin. But then along comes Tiny Chick, who begs Baby Owl to read to him. Before you can say “once upon a time,” they're joined by a crowd: Tiny Chick's brothers and sisters and cousins and friends all want a story, too. Soon Baby Owl is smothered by lots of fluffy chicks. How can he EVER read? Fantastic fun with a favorite character.

Baby Owl has stayed up all night, but he's definitely NOT sleepy. So why do all the other animals in the forest think it's past his bedtime? He's not stretching, after all, he's just exercising his wings. And he's only yawning because he's bored -- owls need a lot of excitement, you know. This comic tale of a toddler who isn't quite ready for bed will be a sure-fire hit with children -- and parents!

Square, circle, diamond, and more: follow a mysterious red box as it travels by air, train, and truck—and take a happy trip through the world of shapes, too! As the package makes its way, turn the transparent acetate to see everything from a big circular sun and oval owl to a triangular pyramid. Magic Shapes is a fun, colorful, and unique way to learn.

Is a wolf who can’t howl a wolf at all? A magical story about finding your own voice. Even though Little Wolf's mom, dad, sister, and brothers all have their own special song, he can only manage a poor, pitiful squeak. His siblings tease him: “A wolf who can't howl is no wolf at all!” But one snowy day, Little Wolf finds himself lost and alone in the woods—and underneath a glistening, perfect full moon, he discovers his own special, beautiful voice. Bestselling author and artist Britta Teckentrup has created a magical, heartwarming story that children will love to read again and again.