Children’s / Teenage general interest: Humour: Funny cartoons and comic strips

Book SynopsisTrade Review“This is a highly personal tale of an emotional journey that somehow also manages to feel universal. A snapshot of success and struggles that adds to the conversation about mental health.” — Kirkus Reviews “Stevenson makes [himself] vulnerable, and readers will appreciate [his] honesty, compassion, and hard-won wisdom.” — Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books “Deeply affecting, heart-wrenchingly honest. This work of pure vulnerability and ultimately hope may serve as a vital lifeline for young fans in need of having their own inner struggles reflected in their heroes. An incredibly brave offering from one of comics’ most precious creators.” — Booklist (starred review) “Stevenson’s illustrations are sweet, simple, and confident. If the memoir feels a bit scattered at times, so does the experience of youth itself; Stevenson brings unique and endearing insight to the messy process of growing up.” — Publishers Weekly “[The book] is a coming-out story, a love story, a tale of disorientingly rapid professional triumph, and a story about mental health and illness.” — The New Yorker “The imagery Stevenson builds around mental health and burnout is so well-crafted and sincere that it should be added into the mental vocabulary of every creative human.” — Buzzfeed

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Book Synopsis In Jason Platt''s debut graphic novel, Ferris Bueller meets Calvin and Hobbes in this hilarious and embarrassing middle school caper that asks the important questions--like how long can one kid vamp before he embarrasses himself in front of his whole school? Newell is always getting into trouble--whether it''s showing up tardy for most of the year, or mocking his teachers while authoritarian Mr. Todd is standing right behind him. When disaster strikes and Newell finds himself on track to summer school, he''s given one last minute option to get out of it--participating in the upcoming Talent Show. The only problem is that he doesn''t technically have a talent to show. Yikes. In this fun and imaginative full-color graphic novel, Jason Platt sends a fast-talking, daydreaming, middle school kid on a desperate quest to pull off a great show and save his summer. This title will be simultaneously availa

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Book SynopsisSuperhero Instruction Manual meets Bedtime for Batman in this new book for sleepy superhero fans.

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Book SynopsisA revealing and original graphic novel portrait of the aviation pioneer.

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Book SynopsisA graphic novel that makes embarrassment into something hilarious – and normal. You’re not alone! No way are you the first kid who ever tripped and fell in public. Or spilled water on your pants so it looked like… you know! For those moments and more, here’s, the book that understands what you’re going through when you get caught farting in class. Laugh-out-loud funny yet enormously compassionate,So Embarrassing is a comics-style compilation of stories about awkward and embarrassing situations for kids. Written and drawn by Charise Mericle Harper, the bestselling creator of the Just Grace series, So Embarrassing combines humor, science facts (what happens when we blush, for example), tips for quickly recovering from a cringe-worthy situation, and practical advice––like what to say to comfort a totally embarrassed friend.Trade Review"This entertaining, empowering book encourages kids to own their embarrassments and strongly sends home the message that everyone trips and falls at least once in their lives.” —Booklist ​"An endearing exploration of emotional and physical reactions to embarrassment." —School Library Journal "Great for entertainment and comprehensive in its study of embarrassment, So Embarrassing is a cartoon self-help book that doesn't embarrass itself." —Foreword Reviews

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Book SynopsisPrepare to treat yo self!Parks and Recreation: The Official Cookbook is the ultimate way for fans to visit the kitchens, restaurants, and Harvest Festivals of Pawnee, IN, without ever leaving their homes. And though “there has never been a sadness that can’t be cured by breakfast food,” home cooks of every skill level will be able to recreate meals for any time of day, including: Leslie Knope’s Favorite JJ’s Diner WafflesEagleton CrepesRon Swanson’s Meat Tornado BurritoPaunch Burger’s Double Bason Grenade DeluxeChris Traeger’s Turkey Burger and Literally the Best Salad You’ve Ever HadStu’s StewApril and Andy’s Most Amazing Grilled Cheese Sandwich Ever MadeBen’s Calzones And don’t forget to treat yo self to: Donna’s MimosasMarshmallow Ron SwansonsSweetums Sugar Splash Floats Featuring more photos, quotes, and many vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options than there are rules to The Cones of Dunshire, Parks and Recreation: The Official Cookbook serves up something for every fan!

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Book SynopsisA close and playful glimpse at the childhood of one of the world's greatest geniuses and cultural icons, Katherine Johnson who was the subject of the hit film Hidden Figures! Katherine Johnson grew up to be the first Black woman to work at NASA, figuring out the path for spacecrafts to go around the Earth and land on the Moon! But before she set her sights on outer space, she was busy making the Earth's surface her laboratory! Equipped with a mind for math, nothing gets past Katherine: how did Noah manage to put 48,000 animals on his ark, not to mention all that feed?! Accompanied by her brother Charlie and her chicken Lucinda, Katherine makes the world her playground and sometimes dreams of a Moon that could answer her questions... or even, growing up in the early 1900s, a more equal society where black people and white people could have the same rights...

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Book SynopsisThe second hardcover collection of the Eisner Award-winning comic series as your favourite characters move into the second half of their freshmen year! Spring is in the air at Sheffield University. The flowers are blooming, the birds are singing, and close friends Susan, Esther, and Daisy are all surviving their first year of university by the skin of their teeth. By the year’s second half, Susan and McGraw’s fledgling relationship is already on the rocks, and Esther is not dealing well with the pressure of academia, while Daisy is just trying to keep everyone and everything from falling apart. Combined with house-hunting for second year, indie film festivals, and online dating, can the girls make it to the end of summer term? The Giant Days Library Edition Volume 2, written by John Allison (Wicked Things, Steeple) and illustrated by Max Sarin (Harley Quinn: The Animated Series: The Eat Bang Kill Tour) and Liz Fleming (Steven Universe) collects eight more issues of the Eisner Award-winning and Harvey Award-nominated series, as well as an issue of the original webcomic in a deluxe hardcover. Collects Giant Days #9-16.

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Book SynopsisZany artist Koki Oguma loves to wander around his neighbourhood in Tokyo, watching people go about their business. Then he goes home with his head full of ideas, and starts to doodle. Sometimes his scribbles take on a life of their own, and he's not sure what they're meant to be. So he talks to them, to find out more, and see what they can be turned into. One day, for example, one of his scribbles turned into a terrific beard. Koki started talking to the beard, and realized that it needed a barber. So he added a barber to his painting. A barber would have fun with this beard. Or would he be nervous? Hmm... read the story and find out!

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Book SynopsisSuitable for children aged 9 to 12 years old, this title shows budding artists how to draw the wonderful characters of manga, from pretty shoujo girls and moody bishounen boys to the hilarious, super-cute chibis.

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Book SynopsisSpread by physical contact or through the air, measles is a leading cause of death globally among young children. Carnival of Contagion, an entertaining graphic novel about the dangers of measles, is a unique and fascinating story about one of the world’s most deadly viruses.Trade Review"Lincoln comics writer and artist Bob Hall has teamed up with the University of Nebraska Museum and Nebraska research virologists to tell the story of the world's most deadly virus."—Micah Mertes, Omaha World-Herald“In the tradition of the great superhero comics, veteran comics writer and artist Bob Hall—who has created iconic stories for Marvel and DC—now tells the true story of one of the greatest supervillains of all time: the measles virus! In Carnival of Contagion, Hall employs the visual storytelling skills he’s brought to characters like The Avengers and Batman on a powerful tale that is both entertaining and informative.”—Danny Fingeroth, longtime Marvel writer and editor and author of Superman on the Couch: What Superheroes Really Tell Us About Ourselves and Our Society

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Book SynopsisA perfect activity for older children aged 7-9 to engage them with Bible stories from the Old Testament. Key events from the Old Testament are recreated through 14 pages of colourful comic strips. These comic strips are then provided as colouring activity pages for readers to illustrate in their own way. The Bible stories include Abraham and Isaac, Jacob, Ruth and King David. A fun and appealing way to encourage children to become familiar and remember these Old Testament stories. This activity books also provides an opportunity to discuss the stories. Also available in this Colouring Bible Comics series is Colouring Jesus about his life and sayings.

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