Books published by publisher BoxerBull Books

Little Frog was living happily with his mom on the pond—just the two of them. Then some strange things began to happen: blobs of black spots appeared in the water, which grew squiggly tails and started swimming. Before too long it’s very clear: mom has a multitude of new frog babies. How will Little Frog ever cope?In his first picture book, author and artist Algy Craig Hall has crafted a gentle, charming, and witty story that shows exactly what it means to be a good big brother. Thoroughly delightful illustrations—many featuring a deluge of tiny frogs leaping, dancing, somersaulting, and flying across the page—add to the joy.

I am afraid. It’s time for Ka Waylon to finally face her deepest fear in the Land of Water. With Sloan by her side, Ka searches for the Water stone. But when they arrive in the Land of Water, Ka quickly learns that not all her family is keen on her success. The Water queen is frighteningly beautiful and dangerously narcissistic. And intent on keeping Sloan trapped in her watery world. In order to rescue him and find the stone, Ka will find an unlikely ally that just may save her—and Sloan’s—life. Time is of the essence as Sloan falls under the Water queen’s spell, and the Imminent Darkness prepares to unleash its biggest evil yet on the colonists of Xon 9.

The small ant who created a BIG sales sensation is on the march again!Anthony Ant first became a children’s phenomenon in the early 1990s, when The Amazing Anthony Ant sold 120,000 copies in the U.S. alone. Now, Anthony’s back in a new, simple book full of fun clues, deceptive details, elaborate mazes, and entertaining rhymes. Children will find it irresistible. Lorna and Graham Philpot have been a successful creative team for some 20 years. Graham's work is respected around the world, not just for his children’s book illustrations but also for his cartoons.

Ducky has a great new game that he'd like to share with his friend: peekaboo! Piggy wants to play, too, but every time he tries to smile or call out “I see you!” his pacifier gets in the way. Will Piggy forget about his pacifier … or forget about having fun? Bernette Ford and Sam Williams treat a toddler's rite of passage with sensitivity and charm.

A parade of colorful construction vehicles doing their work means plenty of joyful noise! From the crane that lifts, lifts, lifts to the bulldozer that push-push-pushes, to the steamroller that rolls, rolls, rolls, every machine here makes it own special sound. Kids will love the irresistibly rhythmic text and the adorable, personality-filled vehicles with headlights that look like eyes. And the surprise ending, when the great big mess on page one becomes a wonderful playground, is sure to leave them delighted!

Here’s a farmyard frolic that will have kids quacking, oinking, and hee-hawing along with a cast of adorable animals. The fun begins when Calf hears Rabbit out in the field mooing—and feels inspired to give a great big BAA. Why? Because he likes the sound! Before long, Lamb, Piglet, Baby Donkey, and all the other creatures on the farm realize they’re not limited to their own language, but can enjoy experimenting with others.The cute surprise ending shows that Little Rabbit—who started the delightful chorus by thinking outside the box—still plays by his own rules. Thanks to Jonathan Allen’s wonderful illustrations and engaging join-in text, this will become a favorite that kids will read again and again.

With this extraordinary collection of stories—each featuring a bird as a central character—Jane Ray has crafted a special gift for children who love to read and be read to. Ray, an internationally renowned picture book artist, retells and stunningly illustrates a rich variety of tales from around the world. Some, like Oscar Wilde's “The Happy Prince,” are beloved; others, like the charming African myth, “Mulungu Paints the Birds,” will become new favorites. The writers include the Brothers Grimm, Hans Christian Andersen, Edward Lear, and more. Jane's writing style simply glides along, revealing tales of wonder, magic and mystery.

Toon Tellegen's uniquely imaginative tales conjure up a wondrous world where cakes fly, trees can walk, and letters are made of cream, chestnuts, and honey. Once more, his popular characters—the squirrel, the ant, the elephant, and their friends—weave their magic spell in this new collection. Perfectly complemented by Jessica Ahlberg's delicate illustrations, these charming short stories will captivate readers of all ages.

Little Hamster's very upset! None of his friends will let him join in any of their games. That's because when Little Hamster gets mad, he hits HARD-and that hurts. Will he learn how to play nicely?This gentle, endearing story in the NO MORE! series helps toddlers understand why it's so much better-and more fun!-to treat others with kindness and respect.

“ONCE UPON A TIME there lived a teddy bear named Harry, who was only two and a half inches tall.” All the best stories begin with magical words—and what happens to this absolutely adorable little bear has enchanted young readers for a quarter of a century.After living a happy if uneventful life in his owner’s pajama pocket, tiny Harry has a big adventure: he’s accidentally put in the washing machine and drenched, spun, and hung out to dry. Even worse, he has lost his ears! Now poor Harry’s kept in a dark drawer with all the other broken toys. Only the kindness of a little girl might set him free again The beautiful, softly-colored illustrations capture the world from a bear’s point of view—and create an expressive character who will win kids’ hearts and sympathy.

When one small mouse finds one BIG cupcake (a chocolate chip, raspberry cream cupcake!), he wonders how he will get it home. It's much too heavy for him to carry. So, one by one, Little Mouse asks his animal friends to help. They all say “yes”—but only after taking a nibble of the yummy treat. Will there be any cake left for the hungry Mouse? Thomas Taylor and Jill Barton have whipped up a tasty story of friendship and sharing . . . with a deliciously satisfying ending!

Encore! Young dance fans will clap and cheer as the enormously popular star of Ballet Kitty returns for a repeat performance. And this time, she’s embarking on a brand new adventure: her very first real ballet class.Dressed in their prettiest slippers and leotards, Kitty and her friend Princess Pussycat are all prepared to do perfect pliés and glide gracefully across the floor. Their pal Ginger Tom isn’t so sure about ballet, though; he’s wearing sneakers and shorts and grumpily saying, “I don’t want to go!” But by the end of class everyone’s learned that even without the right costume a dancer can deserve a big round of applause. Bernette Ford and Sam Williams have created a charming, lighthearted story that will appeal to any ballet-loving child—and provide young ballerinas and danseurs with an introduction to dance class, too.