"The tide of emotion evoked from each story leaves the reader with wonderings, bringing us back for more. What will you discover about the briny deep between these beautifully illustrated pages?"

"The cover entices the reader to pick up the book with its striking, bold imagery. Once opened, the illustrations continue to engage the eye, in black and white they are intricate and detailed. "

"We have really enjoyed this book – Wildling liked trying to guess what the animal was and both the children love the life size footprints at the back of the book."

"The rhyming text with its repeat refrain is a joy to read aloud"

"I am very much looking forward to sharing this special book with children and taking time to relish every turn of the page"

"Oh my goodness… Bobble and Pom Pom are the cutest snow people ever!"

"Simple and delightful—just like a rainbow."
Read the Kirkus review of The Rainbow Snail, which will be published in Spring 2023.

The Centre for Literacy in Primary Education (CLPE) have selected The Story Collector series as some of their favourite books in their Literacy Library.

"A great natural history picture book introducing children to animal tracks."

Alexandra Milton celebrates the launch of Whose Tracks In The Snow?

"Visually stunning and would make a special gift for a child this winter."

"The three books are a delightful, sensory pleasure – great stories, wonderful illustration and books that have been produced to be loved and handled."

"It's a book that begs to be shared with young children."
Read this glorious review by Jo Bowers for Just Imagine.

Nicolette Jones, Children's Books Editior at The Sunday Times, has selected Whose Tracks in the Snow? as one of her choices for 'Non-Fiction November' #NNFN2022

Boxer Books is looking for a motivated children's book designer.
Deadline 30th November 2022.

The Story Collector books have been included in the highlights of the Christmas Gift Guide 2022 from children's book magazine, Books For Keeps.

Watch Nikki Gamble's (just Imagine) video review, as part of her Book Blast November '22. Whose Tracks in the Snow features at 38 minutes 40 seconds

"…charming and extraordinary collection of unusual stories by one of the Netherlands' most celebrated writers…"

"They are compelling and intriguing"

If you missed the Lily & Bear Musical at Royal Albert Hall you can still get familiar with the story on Sarah Ferguson's Youtube channel 'Storytime With Fergie And Friends'.

ACHUKA, who have been championing children's books since 1997, made Jane Ray's The Little Mermaid & Other Fishy Tales BOOK OF THE DAY 2nd November

"Just wow!"

"If like, Jane Ray, you're a collector of stories, you're going to absolutely love these collections of tales, collected and retold by her. It goes without saying that they are beautifully illustrated too."

"…great as a first introduction of these amazing creatures…"

Following its premiere in 2017, the musical version of 'Lily and Bear' by Lisa Stubbs returns to the Royal Albert Hall for a SOLD OUT show on Saturday 22nd October 2022. Copies of the book are available now!

Congratulations to Alison Limentani! How Fast Was A Velociraptor? has been longlisted for the 2023 UKLA Book Awards, in the Information 3-14+ category.

"Made with shredded and torn handmade paper and colored pencil, the spreads are filled with gorgeous textures, encouraging the eye to pore over not just the tracks, but the animals' habitats as well."

"Pure perfection in two gorgeous books!"

"We found this book inspiring, because of the 'never give up' message, and the fact that the small penguin did achieve his dream."

"I was surprised to see the first animal was a piranha! I absolutely love that it's something a little less obvious for a toddler book."

"It makes a really lovely bedtime story"

Boxer Books has a unique opportunity for a motivated Children's book designer / Publisher assistant.
Deadline 31st August 2022.

"The illustrations really draw you in and make you feel like you're sneaking about in the city joining on the night time adventures."

"Fifi's drawings are wonderful and her style is unique. We adore the endpapers as well with lots of lovely little details."

"Is your little one a music lover? Then this little pocket rocket of a book it's for you"

"This beautifully and colourfully illustrated Indian folktale is retold in poetic language and tone […] The artwork with its texture, bright colours and collages is very impressive and totally captures the children's attention."

"This calming lyrical picture book has a wonderful dreamy feel and literally guides our little ones on a relaxing journey to dreamland!"

"This quartet of non-fiction books – there are more in the series – promise to make satisfy our little ones' curious minds when it comes to those simple questions they all have! And the approach to answering those questions in one you probably haven't seen before in other books!"

Congratulations to Alison Limentani for again being nominated for the SLA Information Book Award longlist, this time for How Fast Was a Velociraptor?

"The penguin in Fifi's story really wants to be able to fly. And having watched many a gentoo penguin in my time her little penguin seem very familiar."

"New York, NY, March 3rd — Sterling Publishing announced today the acquisition of Boxer Books, PLC, an independent London-based children's publisher dedicated to picture books for children up to age 7. This acquisition adds to existing publishing businesses owned by Sterling, including the anchor publisher Union Square & Co., which will now publish children's books under its Union Square Kids and Boxer Books imprints."

"We all have big feelings sometimes, and it's tough for little ones to manage them […] Its really easy to visualise this little dragon's anger, but also how he feels after the hug. A really brilliant exploration of this very big feeling."

"Simple descriptions and standout illustrations make this a good group or snuggle-time read for younger listeners."

"Bedtime comfort couched in sleepy make-believe."

Congratulations to Alexandra Milton! 'Who is in the Egg?' has been long-listed for the School Library Association 2021 Information Book Award!

Congratulations to Matt Hunt and Sam Williams on being nominated for the Oxfordshire book awards shortlist for How About a Night Out?

Congratulations to Matt Hunt and Sam Williams on being nominated for the UKLA Book Awards Longlist for How About a Night Out?

Congratulations to Alexandra Milton on being nominated for the UKLA Book Awards Longlist for Who is in the Egg?

"These fact-filled, playful books belong in every school library and classroom." – Primary Mathematics

Congratulations to Alison Limentani on being nominated for the SLA Information Book Award Longlist.