Books published by publisher BoxerBull Books

Jenny McClain is broke. Single. And just plain stuck. Jenny McClain is about to turn thirty and, if she’s being honest, her life is pretty lame. Her love life is non-existent and her work as an artist is stalling; she hasn’t sold a painting in over a year. That’s when her best friend, Hadley, decides to intervene. She has an idea that will get Jenny unstuck: Regression Therapy. Somewhat reluctantly, Jenny agrees. After all, she doesn’t even believe in past lives. But suddenly, Jenny finds herself thrown into three very different existences: Adala—a young, nineteen-year-old WWII nurse, Menodora—a sixteen-year-old daughter of Atlantis, and Erin—a twenty-year-old Irish immigrant. The lives of these four women are intricately intertwined and soon Jenny finds herself looking to the past in order to heal her future.

Poor Clumsy Duck! She’s always stumbling, tripping, or falling over her huge webbed feet. But with the help of her special friend Little Chick, Clumsy Duck discovers exactly what those big feet are good for—and what a fabulous swimmer she is. With delightful illustrations and a most endearing character, Britta Teckentrup has created a charming story about finding your own special talents.

Kids will love this lighthearted and fun tale about keeping clean, featuring an adorable character that bath-resistant little ones will really relate to. It’s never bath time for Big Smelly Bear: he doesn’t brush, he doesn’t wash, and he’s simply unBEARable. No one can stand to come close! Then, one day, he wakes up with a most awful, unreachable itch. He could really use a little scratch from a friend, but Big Fluffy Bear won’t help because Big Smelly Bear stinks! Will he change his ways and bathe? The witty ending is sure to satisfy!

We ROLL on wheels! We FLOAT on water! We SKIM over ice and SOAR in the air! Popular artist Britta Teckentrup has designed a happy, lively world that's jam-packed with cars, trucks, trains, buses, boats, and flying machines. Each colorful spread introduces a new environment with the forms of transport that zip through it, and the irresistible text is perfect for reading aloud.

“Is that my cat? It can't be. My cat is a slim, sleek pussy cat.” But something's up with this rather large kitty—the same one who used to fit through the cat door, climbed trees fearlessly, and always wanted to play. Now, it takes two hands to pick her up, and now this fussy eater finishes all her food! In true Jonathan Allen style, the story unfolds little by little, page by page—keeping us guessing right until the end, when we get a BIG, happy surprise. Perfect for the littlest cat lovers!

Hello—can I play with you? For a child, the entire world hangs on the answer to that question. But what happens if the response is NO?Lonely Little Smudge is searching everywhere for a friend—and when it sees a group of shapes playing together it thinks the wish has come true. But the colorful squares, triangles, diamonds, and circles all think Smudge is just too different…until it shows them all the amazing shapes it can form, and how magical its difference can be. With bold, bright, and always surprising images—which range from abstract to cubist—this very special picture book not only celebrates the power of the individual but provides an appealing introduction to modern art.

Illustrated with breathtaking collage artwork, this beautiful nonfiction book encourages young children to play a guessing game and figure out what creature is growing inside each egg. In the nest, in the swamp, in a tunnel underground, there are eggs . . . with something hatching inside. Discover some of the baby animals that begin their life in an egg. It isn’t just chicks! Along with the birds, there are turtles, alligators, penguins, and even a platypus. Stunning all-collage art by Alexandra Milton (Call Me Gorgeous! and Good Luck, Baby Owls) and simple yet informative text make this book special and surprising. Each entry has a fun fact about the featured animal.

Mark the Mountain Guide returns in an exciting new alpine adventure! This time, Mark must transport a very special (and very LOUD!) cuckoo clock across the icy peaks and into the village. But the journey turns out to be more difficult than anticipated when his truck gets stuck in a snowdrift. Will Mark—and his friends Leo, the mountain dog, Epic Eddie, Ralph Ravencopter, and all the marmots—be able to complete their mission?A play section features lots of facts and tips on safe mountaineering, river rafting, and rescues, and comes complete with a real working compass. It’s perfect for budding explorers!

The time comes for every baby bird to fly from its nest…but Baby Owl's not ready.It's the first day of preschool, and Mama's in a hurry: "Please, Baby Owl, we have to go!" But Baby Owl will do almost ANYTHING to stay at home--even put his toys away! Can Mama convince Baby Owl that school will be fun? Jonathan Allen has created a comforting and cozy story, filled with his characteristic wit, appealing art, and delightful surprises.

This perfect follow-up to How Much Does a Ladybug Weigh? gives kids a fun introduction to the concept of length and the size of underwater creatures. 10 sea otters are as long as . . . 9 yellowfin tuna, which are as long as . . . 8 California sea lions, which are as long as . . . Have you ever wondered how long a whale is? What about a shark? Or a dolphin? Alison Limentani’s extraordinary and original picture book introduces children to a fascinating world of numbers, length, and underwater wildlife. And the largest animal of all—the blue whale—gets a big gatefold!