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

Book SynopsisAn illustrated biography of the life of Benjamin Franklin.Classics Illustrated tells the extraordinary life tale of Benjamin Franklin in colorful comic strip form, offering an excellent introduction for younger readers. This edition also includes a timeline of events surrounding Franklin's life and study questions, which can be used both in the cla

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Book SynopsisBrought to you by Puffin.You''ve never seen the Wimpy Kid World like this before - an entirely new, awesome, friendly, truly fantastic fantasy quest from #1 international bestselling author Jeff Kinney!From the imagination of Wimpy Kid''s Rowley Jefferson comes an adventure of epic proportions! Join Roland and his best friend, Garg the Barbarian, as they leave the safety of their village and embark on a quest to save Roland''s mum from the White Warlock. Will our heroes survive? Find out in Rowley Jefferson''s Awesome Friendly Adventure! And don''t miss Rowley Jefferson''s first book, the instant #1 bestseller, Diary of an Awesome Friendly Kid: Rowley Jefferson''s Journal. Trade ReviewPraise for Jeff Kinney -- -Kinney is right up there with J K Rowling as one of the bestselling children's authors on the planet -- IndependentThe books contain meaty themes to do with family and friendship . . . more please -- The TelegraphNo-one does the straight to camera narrative style of the diary better than Kinney ... This is as authentic and funny as the original Wimpy Kid books and makes just as irresistible reading -- Andrea Reece * LoveReading4Kids Reviewer *

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Book SynopsisMelanie Scott has written and contributed to a range of comic book related publications, including Black Widow: Secrets of a Super-Spy, Marvel's Greatest Comics, DC Ultimate Character Guide, Marvel Ultimate Fact Book, DC: Absolutely Everything You Need to Know, and Ultimate Marvel.

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Book SynopsisEnjoy the adventures in the 4-book hit graphic novel series Diary of an 8-Bit Warrior Graphic Novel. This popular graphic novel series is an adaptation of the best-selling Diary of an 8-Bit Warrior series. Readers will reconnect once again with their favorite characters in a familiar Minecraft world and embark on new, heart-pounding adventures. This set contains: An OP Alliance: Runt is not a village boy like all the others. Growing carrots doesn’t really interest him and selling them interests him even less. All he wants is to be a warrior! One day, he meets a zombie who dreams of being a human, and together, they set off on an extraordinary journey. An Ominous Threat: Runt and his unusual crew—a friendly zombie, a loyal wolf, and a clumsy human—embark on a quest to defeat the Ender Dragon. But if that wasn’t a big enough challenge, along the way the gang learns of an even more mysterious enemy lurking just around the corner. Battle for the Dragon: As Runt and his crew prepare for the epic battle against the evil incarnate of Minecraftia: Herobrine, they know they'll be stronger together, but first this unlikely bunch will have to get the baby dragon Sweetpea on their side. Do they stand a chance of defeating Herobrine without losing all their friends? Into the Nether: Runt, Blurp, and their wolf, Mobslayer, are off on a new adventure together when a great warrior named Maggie suggests they take a magic portal to the ominous Nether. They will have to go there if they ever want to face the Ender Dragon. Will Runt and Blurp be brave enough to venture into the Nether? Runt is not a village boy like all the others. Growing carrots doesn’t really interest him and selling them interests him even less. All he wants is to be a warrior! One day, he gathers up all his courage and decides to head off on a journey. He meets a zombie who dreams of being a human, and together, they set off on an extraordinary journey. Follow these two unlikely friends as they trek across the Minecraft universe in search of excitement and a little bit of danger—now in graphic novel format.

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Book SynopsisThe meticulous artwork of transgender artist Bishakh Som gives us the rare opportunity to see the world through another lens. This exquisite graphic novel memoir by a transgender artist, explores the concept of identity by inviting the reader to view the author moving through life as she would have us see her, that is, as she sees herself. Framed with a candid autobiographical narrative, this book gives us the opportunity to enter into the author’s daily life and explore her thoughts on themes of gender and sexuality, memory and urbanism, love and loss.Trade Review“A tricky graphic meta-memoir about levels of profound transition—personal, professional, and creative. . . . A rewarding narrative that presents identity as a puzzle for everyone to solve.” —Kirkus Reviews, “Creative nonfiction aficionados and fans of queer comics alike will flock to this literally transformative work.” —Publisher’s Weekly. “Spellbound is an intimate experience, highlighting some of the most powerful elements of comics for me—not only the struggle of creating the work in the first place, but of realizing so much about oneself in the process. Som's humour and sincerity is well complemented by the expressive lines of her characters, creating elegant artwork that flows like good conversation.” —Emily Carroll, illustrator of Speak: A Graphic Novel and author of Through the Woods “I've never read anything quite like Spellbound - an exploration of how the narratives we construct can reveal deeper truths, a book about discovery whose creation was the path to the discovery. It's sharp and clever, beautifully drawn, and trusts the reader to come along for the journey. I can't wait to see what Bishakh Som does next!” —Molly Knox Ostertag, author of The Witch Boy “Bishakh Som’s Spellbound is a searching and restless document of her creative journey, and a good fit for these restless days.” —Scott McCloud, author of Understanding Comics “I loved this radical book about care–caring for family, caring for yourself, caring for your wildest goals. This book gives space for allowing care to be messy and all-encompassing. It's a compassionate and enjoyable graphic novel about figuring life out.” —Archie Bongionvanni, author of A Quick and Easy Guide to They/Them Pronouns "Spellbound is a sweet, sad, charming coming-of-art memoir that belongs on every comics lover's shelves.” —MariNaomi, author and illustrator of Turning Japanese

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Book SynopsisA unique and original puzzle adventure featuring a boy and his lost shadow. Enter Castle Chiaroscuro, where the Boy and his shadow, Skulk, have been separated and are desperate to find each other. Now Skulk must navigate his way up from the deep dungeons, solving a fiendish puzzle at every level. This unique and entirely original puzzle adventure book will test courageous puzzle fans to their limits!Created by Robin Etherington, the author of mind-bending children's graphic novels, puzzle books and illustrated novels

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Book SynopsisMeet 14 very special Marvel Super Heroes.Captain Marvel is brave. Moon Girl has big dreams. Hawkeye likes new challenges and Black Panther protects people. Super Heroes come from different worlds, but what unites them all is fighting for good.DK''s Marvel We Are Super Heroes introduces children to cool, inspirational characters with different backgrounds and personalities, from Miles Morales to America Chavez. Children will learn more about their favourite heroes, get to know new heroes, and discover the similarities with themselves. Celebrate who you are and find out what it takes to be a hero! 2020 MARVELTrade Review"The book is everything an early-reader book should be. It's an engaging subject with bold pictures. The fact-bubbles provide snappy information that draws the reader in. We Are Super Heroes will appeal to a wide range of readers and should help fire the imaginations of a whole new generation of superhero fans." * GeekDad *

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Book SynopsisPamela Afram is an editor and writer with more than 10 years of experience in children's publishing. She has worked on numerous bestselling titles for entertainment brands including Star Wars, Marvel, and LEGO.

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Book SynopsisBecome an instant expert on all things Spider-Man with this handy pocket-sized guide!Discover everything you ever needed to know about Spider-Man and the Spider-Verse! Is Spider-Man speedier than Spider-Ham? Who has more fighting skill, Venom or Ghost-Spider? This pocket guide to the Spider-Verse gives young Marvel fans a one-stop source of amazing facts to wow their friends with! With a Pocket Expert in hand they''ll win any schoolyard debates about character superpowers, origin stories, key foes, and gadgets. 2022 MARVEL

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Book SynopsisTravel to space with Captain Marvel as she flies into action alongside Ms. Marvel, Monica Rambeau and other awesome Super Heroes.Meet Earth''s Defender, Carol Danvers, aka Captain Marvel, one of the universe''s most powerful Super Heroes. In this book, young readers can learn all about Carol and join forces with her marvellous Super Hero friends as they fight back against alien invaders and super villains.Take a cosmic trip into space with this thrilling Level 2 DK Reader. Exciting Marvel comics images, clear vocabulary and a fun quiz will test the young Super Hero at heart and help them in building their reading ability as they learn about Captain Marvel and other favourite Marvel comics characters.Marvel Who Is Captain Marvel? Reader Level 2 features: - Appealing nonfiction content which helps to develop the habit of reading widely.- Gorgeous comic book illustrations break up the text for young readers who are still building their confidence.- Fun quizzes that support comprehension skills.This book is ideal for children aged 5-7 who are learning to read, including Young Super Hero fans who like Captain Marvel or who enjoy Super Hero themes.

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Book SynopsisThree-time Theodor Seuss Geisel Award recipient Greg Pizzoli presents the second Baloney and Friends book that Dav Pilkey declares "will inspire young readers to write and draw their own stories"-now in paperback edition!

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Book SynopsisThe cult classic graphic novel is back! The first two instalments of The Plain Janes are available bound up for the first time with an all new, never before seen third story, perfect for fans of This One Summer and Awkward.

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Book SynopsisTrang Nguyen is a Vietnamese wildlife conservationist, environmental activist and writer, known for tackling the illegal wildlife trade in Africa and Asia. She graduated with her PhD in Biodiversity Management at the University of Kent, England. In 2018, Trang was featured in the documentary film Stroop: Journey into the Rhino Horn War alongside Jane Goodall. She was selected for BBC's 100 Women of 2019 list and for the 2020 Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia list. Trang is the founder and executive director of WildAct, an NGO that monitors the illegal wildlife trade markets and provides conservation education programmes for Vietnamese youth. She is also a member of the IUCN SSC Bear Specialist Group, which promotes the conservation of bears living in their natural habitats around the world. Saving Sorya: Chang and the Sun Bear is her first children's book.Trang has also given a TEDx talk about her struggle to become a conservationist.Jeet Zdung is aTrade ReviewA beautiful, moving and uplifting tale of perseverance and overcoming challenge, and how small steps can make a big difference. * BookTrust *What an accomplishment. I cannot praise this book enough. Jeet Zdung's illustrations are incredible. Get this book. * Mathew Tobin, Lecturer at Oxford Brookes University and Blogger *Zdung’s use of watercolors in his frankly gorgeous illustrations enhances the rainforest setting, and the portrayals of its animal inhabitants are the epitome of wild and free. * Kirkus Reviews, starred review *Nguyen’s heartfelt tale is perfect for animal-loving fans of Katherine Applegate’s The One and Only Ivan and Rosanne Parry’s A Wolf Called Wander... Stirring and gorgeously rendered, this eco-conscious tale is a superb purchase for all libraries. * School Library Journal, starred review *Winner of the 2023 Yoto Carnegie Medal for Illustration, this poignant story, stunningly illustrated by Jeet Zdung, portrays the life of rescued sun bear Sorya and her rescuer, Chang. Set in a Vietnamese rainforest, it’s inspired by author Trang Nguyen’s real-life work as a conservationist.The highly original, mixed-form approach to storytelling includes some wordless pages and Stem facts, all within an accessible graphic-novel format, offering broad appeal that makes it a terrific addition to KS2 reading corners. -- Fabia Turner, Inclusive Books for Children * TES *

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Book SynopsisJourney into the thrilling world of international espionage as one of Britain's most covert MI-6 divisions,The Nest, recruits a brand-new secret agent to their team: SPY SEAL! Follow the newbie spy and his furry colleagues on exciting train rides, high-speed car chases, down secret underground tunnels, and high-flying air adventures-- all in an effort to hunt down a dangerous British-turned-Soviet double-agent-- a slippery spy who poses as an upscale art dealer while covertly killing off important figures of Parliament. What is the reasoning behind this double-agent's terrorist actions? Why are three masked bunny rabbits vandalizing paintings at every London gallery? And just what is this elusive CORTEN-STEEL Phoenix anyway? Check out this deluxe format edition to decipher the answers to these and other puzzling questions in RICH TOMMASO'S (SHE WOLF) latest series, visually reminiscent of such classic comics as THE ADVENTURES OF TINTIN and USAGI YOJIMBO. Book One of Rich Tommaso's newest and most exciting secret agent comic series.Collects Issues 1-4Trade Review"Spy Seal [is placed firmly] in a milieu of fun and levity, and it reads like a throwback to a bygone era of uncomplicated, direct storytelling. It's fun in a way so few comics these days are, and that offers readers a particular satisfaction." —The Onion's AV Club"A Swinging Sixties spy caper in the guise of a Tintin pastiche... Working within the confines of a homage seems beneficial to Tommaso. The story is more structured and the humor sharper than is typical of him, and despite his adopting a European ligne claire graphic approach, the funny-animal character designs and the kinetic actions sequences remain recognizably his own. Tommaso has other series currently ongoing (She Wolf, Dark Corridor), but Spy Seal is the one most deserving of his creative energies.” —Booklist“Completely original, you won’t find a book like Spy Seal anywhere else on the stands.” —Uproxx“The benign, simple font, an adherence to color fills instead of gradients, and an overall devotion to clarity (Tintin’s “Ligne claire” style translates as “clear line”) make Spy Seal look more like a relic that exists inside of Wes Anderson’s head instead of a comic from a mainstream publisher. Fortunately, it is, and it is damn delectable.” —Paste Magazine

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Book SynopsisJust for Kids: You Can Draw Manga Chibis shows how to draw in the chibi style using simple steps and easy-to-find art tools. Also included are tips and techniques for designing your own chibi characters. You can draw chibi characterswith the easy, step-by-step art projects in Just for Kids: You Can Draw Manga Chibis. Also included in this 8.75 × 11.67–inch book are tips and techniques you can use to design your own characters once you are comfortable with the art style. No complicated tools are needed; you can create your own chibi art using just a pencil, pen, markers, and paper! The book opens with helpful sections on tools and materials, essential drawing techniques, color basics, and an examination of typical chibi faces and bodies. The step-by-step projects that follow show you how to draw different chibi characters in any pose and from all angles. Included at the end of the book are templates to scan or photocopy and practice on over and over again. Throughout the book, take a closer look at different chibi characteristics and use the artist's tips to modify the templates to create your own characters, which you can then draw walking, jumping, dancing, falling, and flying. Tips and techniques for drawing chibi characters abound! Written and illustrated by Samantha Whitten and Jeannie Lee, Just for Kids: You Can Draw Manga Chibis is perfect for beginning and intermediate artists, lovers of manga and anime, and more. You will love creating your own manga chibi characters!Table of ContentsIntroduction Tools & Materials Drawing Techniques Color Basics Chapter 1: Chibi Basics Chapter 2: Chibis in Action Chapter 3: Chibi Templates About the Artists

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Book SynopsisA Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection. A group of young vigilantes roam the streets of Brooklyn solving supernatural crimes.After his mother’s death, Dwayne is forced to uproot himself and move into the home where his mother grew up: a shabby apartment in Brooklyn. When your dad is a police officer, and your brother’s too cool for school, what's an insecure teen supposed to do? Dwayne’s personal problems are cast aside when he joins a new crew of young vigilantes, devoted to solving a series of sinister cases surrounding mysterious monsters that have been wreaking havoc throughout the city. What if all of the Urban Legends we all fear...were real?

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Book SynopsisFrom the creators of New York Times and USA Today bestselling How to Catch books come the first exhilarating Christmas adventure in a new graphic novel series!Pup has boundless energy and endless optimism; Dragon is cool and thoughtful but always up for adventure ... together, they are best friends who are always there for one another. In their first adventure, they are trying to catch one of Santa's little helpers--only Dragon has no idea what a Santa is let alone an elf.Bursting with colorful art and funny text that is sure to appeal to How to Catch lovers and new young readers alike, Pup and Dragon: How to Catch an Elf is sure to bring extra cheer to your holidays this year!

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Book SynopsisThis non-fiction graphic novel for kids 7+ takes readers on a thrilling voyage through our universe. Get ready for the ultimate astronomy adventure!It's a beautiful evening when Squeak, Orni, and Castor head out for a weekend of camping. But Squeak has a surprise: he's hosting them all in his observatory, high at the top of a tree. The tree house is delightful—and fully equipped for the most incredible discoveries: in the sky and the stars, through the galaxy and beyond.Readers join the three friends as they explore the night sky, our solar system, and how our universe was created. Super Space Weekend features: Fascinating information about astronomy and space reviewed by scientists, including an astrophysicist and planetary scientist. Discover how to find the North Star, learn about the history of space exploration, and more! Comic-style illustrations: shares Squeak, Orni and Castor’s thrilling space adventures through a graphic novel format Captivating, funny, and highly informative, Super Space Weekend is the ultimate introduction to the world of astronomy.The Science Adventure Club Book Series!Author and illustrator Gaëlle Almerás invites young readers to join her and her hilarious and cast of characters as they explore space, the world's oceans, and more. Presented in an eye-catching graphic novel style, the titles in this series are meticulously researched and vetted, providing top-notch science information that is accessible, awe-inspiring, and always entertaining.Trade Review“A great introduction to astronomy concepts with plenty of friendly humor to keep readers engaged."—School Library Journal“Charming...Edifying and entertaining, this graphic work is likely to launch a love of outer space for many young minds.”—Jen Fobus, Shelf Awareness STARRED review“Perfect for back to school.”—Comics Beat

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Book SynopsisA perfect activity for older children aged 7-9 to engage them with Bible stories about Jesus. Key events and verses about Jesus life and sayings 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. A fun and appealing way to encourage children to become familiar and remember key phrases and moments in Jesus life. This activity books also provides an opportunity to discuss the importance of who Jesus was and what he did. Also available in this Colouring Bible Comics series is Colouring Old Testament.

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Book SynopsisKawaii is a Japanese word meaning ‘super-cute’, and it’s a trend that’s sweeping the globe. Anything can be drawn in the kawaii style, from animals, people, vegetables and flowers to food, vehicles and household items. Expert comic book and manga artist Yishan Li shows you how to achieve amazingly cute characters in a few simple steps. Do you want to draw a singing cactus, a cheeky camera, a crying onion, or a playful panda? The choice is yours! How to Draw: Cute Kawaii uses material from the best-selling How to Draw series, plus 32 brand new projects! There are over 100 projects to choose from, each full of character and charm. Each one is developed in eight easy stages from a rough sketch of the basic shapes through to the finished, coloured drawing, making this book appealing to adults and children of all ages and abilities. Trade ReviewAuthor and artist Li returns with another in the How to Draw in Simple Steps series. More than 100 kawaii (cute) drawings are provided in eight steps each, allowing the reader to sketch along with the book and practice until they’ve mastered the item, person, or creature of their choice. The drawings fall into a few categories: animals, everyday objects, vehicles, food, and chibis (cute, stylized, miniature characters). Though instructions are not written out in words, the familiar technique readers will learn here is to identify the basic shapes that make up the item one wants to draw, start with a blocky sketch using those shapes, and refine the sketch gradually. As usual, the only instruction for the final step of coloring in is the example, so readers may wish to look to other sources to learn about shading, color choice, and other related aspects. Fun and cute, this will appeal to those wishing to learn how to draw in a kawaii style. -- Anne Heidemann * Booklist *This book is amazing. It breaks down the steps of drawing to create a very cute character. There is a massive range of things you can draw from animals, food, and people to everyday objects. The book is for my daughter who is learning to draw and she absolutely loves it and can't wait to show me what she has drawn next. 100% will get her more books like this to help her with drawing. -- Claire Sturdz * Amazon Customer Review *Lovely book which the whole family will love. I loved this book, although I know how to draw cartoon characters its fantastic to learn new techniques. Over 100 projects to choose from which is great and will keep me busy for a long time. For both adults and children, my daughter is eight and just starting to draw fantastic little pictures so I'm sure she will appreciate this after mummy! I was unsure what kawaii meant and have learnt from this book it means "super cute" -- Jeanette Leighton * Amazon Customer Review *This was really surprising. I wasn't sure if I would be any good at drawing and find it frustrating but the steps are so simple and easy to follow it was actually a very calming activity. The book has separate sections for kawaii categories like food/animals/objects etc so you can easily navigate your way through and find a drawing that suits your mood or task! I would definitely recommend. -- Rebecca MacBain * Amazon Customer Review *Table of ContentsIntroduction   Chibis  Schoolgirl with backpack 9, Boy in jeans 10, Roller skater 11, Teacher 12, Café waiter 13, Elf 14, Hip hop boy 15, Girl soldier 16, Boy runner 17, Baker 18, Girl with handbag 19, Firefighter 20, Scientist 21, Office worker 22, Cook 23, Girl in kimono 24, Gardener 25, Girl jogging with dog 26, Schoolboy 27, Girl with bunny ears 28, Footballer 29, Basketball player 30, Witch with wand 31, Witch cuddling cat 32, Artist 33, Girl with sword 34, Butler 35, Nurse 36, Princess 37, Ballerina 38, Maid 39, Detective 40, Fairy 41 Animals  Cat 43, Cat and kittens 44, Leaping dog 45, Dog and bone 46, Hamster 47, Bird 48, Rabbit 49, White rabbit 50, Chameleon 51, Parrot 52, Fox 53, Running fox 54, Mouse 55, Frog 56, Horse 57, Sheep 58, Cow 59, Chicken 60, Elephant 61, Bear 62, Lion 63, Tiger 64, Sloth 65, Panda 66, Gorilla 67, Hippo 68, Meerkat 69, Koala 70, Beaver 71, Racoon 72, Shark 73, Whale 74, Seal 75, Turtle 76, Snow leopard 77, Alpaca 78, Penguin 79 Everyday objects  Old TV 81, Vacuum cleaner 82, Camera 83, Electric kettle 84, Lamp 85, Toaster 86, Umbrella 87, Teapot 88, Marker pen 89, Loudspeaker 90, Broom 91, Bucket 92, Cactus 93, Refrigerator 94, Washing machine 95, Hand soap 96, Clock 97, Gloves 98, Cassette player 99, Drum 100, Bowling ball and pins 101, Old phone 102 Vehicles Car 104, Bus 105, Helicopter 106, Rocket 107, Yellow submarine 108, Flying saucer 109 Food  French loaves 111, Sliced bread 112, Hot dog 113, Hamburger 114, Popsicle 115, Ice cream cone 116, Sandwiches 117, Cupcake 118, Doughnut 119, Macarons 120, Swiss roll 121, Gateau 122, Tomatoes 123, Pumpkins 124, Onion 125, Kiwi fruit 126, Lollipops 127, Rum baba 128

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Book SynopsisFor fans of the hugely successful Astroneer videogame, comes an all-new, all-ages adventure set in developer System Era's universe! When bored young Astroneer Seven plucks a mysterious crystal from the planet Boreas he is catapulted across time and space! But the intrepid young adventurer has got bigger problems - by taking the crystal the very fabric of the planet starts to unravel threatening to start a chain reaction that could destroy the entire universe! Now, Seven and his ragtag crew of Astroneers must traverse the infinite to get the crystal back to Boreas before it's too late! The countdown has begun... and it'll take more than one plucky Astroneer to solve this astronomical problem!Trade Review"It's Adventure Time meets Invader Zim. A joyous, candy-colored odyssey injected with heart, hope, and humor." - Jeff Spry (SPACE.COM)

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Book SynopsisTake your youngsters on a voyage across the universe and ignite their passion for exploring the night sky in this fascinating and imaginative guide to astronomy for kids ages 6 to 10. This second book in the Wooford McPaw series takes on the subject of the cosmos and everything within it. In his distinctively humorous, somewhat subversive tone, Elliot Kruszynski (in the guise of the Prof) looks at how our understanding of our place within the universe has evolved from the days of Ancient Greece, to the discoveries of Copernicus and Gallileo, through to Newton and then to Einstein and Hawking. In and amongst these stories, we find out about how the universe may have been formed, the birth and death of stars, different types of galaxies, our own solar system and the mysteries of dark matter and dark energy. Kruszynski’s comprehensive but easily understood texts are brought to life in comic-style panels with plenty of dialogue and discussion bringing the subject alive, and providing a refreshing new take on a subject matter that never ceases to boggle the mind!

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Book SynopsisThis graphic novel re-telling of Kathy Hoopmann's best-selling Blue Bottle Mystery brings the much-loved fantasy story to life for a new generation of readers. The hero is Ben, a boy with Asperger Syndrome (AS). When Ben and his friend Andy find an old bottle in the school yard, little do they know of the surprises about to be unleashed in their lives. Bound up with this exciting mystery is the story of how Ben is diagnosed with AS and how he and his family deal with the problems and joys that come along with it.Trade ReviewBlue Bottle Mystery is not just a solid exercise in taking an already successful work and re-imagining it for a new readership but also an object lesson in how to adapt material in a way that makes full use of the exclusive storytelling potential of the comics form. We need to see far more graphic medicine aimed at a younger readership like this that never patronises its target audience but informs and elucidates through the remarkable communicative power of sequential art. -- Broken FrontierIt's short and sweet, pretty fun on its own merits, but even better because it teaches about a group of kids on the autism spectrum who are often misunderstood. Rating: Pretty Darn Good. -- Newbery and BeyondIf you're looking for a short, yet intriguing read - either for yourself or for kids and younger siblings - I would definitely recommend this. -- Books Biscuits and TeaThis is a book that offers an explanation of aspects of Asperger's Syndrome in a fun way making it accessible to a wide range of readers, especially those (on the spectrum or not) who have a particular passion for visuals... All in all this is a perceptive, optimistic story that artfully weaves information relating to the condition throughout. It should find a place on the classroom shelves of all primary schools and in lower secondary libraries: those who read it will one hopes come away with a greater understanding of what it is to be 'an aspie'. Let's hear it for individuality and difference, and the way such characteristics can enrich the lives of us all. -- Red Reading HubI found this graphic novel both an absorbing story and an excellent way to try to better understand people with Asperger syndrome... I like the information boxes that are interspersed with the dialogues to help the reader understand situations from the point of view of someone with Asperger syndrome. -- Juno MagazineThis book is fun! I learnt a bit more about Asperger Syndrome. Would I recommend it to other kids? I sure would. I think they would understand it as well as me. -- Bobby Elley, aged 12 * Aukids *Readers will come away with a valuable understanding of Asperger's, both through the text and the very clear illustrations. -- Anne Harding * The School Librarian Journal *Table of Contents1. Miss Browning-Lever. 2. The bullies. 3. The blue bottle. 4. Lotto. 5. What to buy. 6. Growing up. 7. The mysterious smoke. 8. The genie's bottle. 9. Asperger's. 10. Sue. 11. The new house. 12. The house-warming party. Epilogue: One year later.

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Book SynopsisThere are lots of laughs at every level in The Guide to the Treehouse: Who's Who and What's Where?, a laugh-out-loud, fully illustrated guide giving you the inside scoop into the world of the Treehouse from the creators Andy Griffiths and Terry Denton.An essential guide for any Treehouse fan, this fantastic book welcomes readers old and new into the immersive world of Treehouse. Jam-packed with engrossing details – full of trivia, fun facts, and with never-before-known details, this collection is a guide book like no other, as well as an essential companion to the Treehouse series.Well, what are you waiting for? Come on up!'The kind of book I would have loved as a kid' – Tom Fletcher, author of The Christmasaurus, on The 39-Storey TreehouseTrade ReviewThe kind of book I would have loved as a kid. -- Tom Fletcher, on The 39-Storey TreehouseWill appeal to fans of Jeff Kinney and Dav Pilkey. . . . The wonderfully random slapstick humor is tailor-made for reluctant readers. . . . A treat for all. * Booklist on The 13 Storey-Treehouse *

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Book SynopsisWith a collection of over 65 activities, aspiring comic artists can now learn various cartooning techniques with ease! The book showcases captivating comic stories from Highlights® magazine that allow kids to unleash their creativity by doodling inside them. Additionally, the book includes superhero word searches, action-packed riddles, and Hidden Pictures® cartoons for an added thrill. To further enhance the experience, blank comic panels are provided so kids can bring their comic creations to life!

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Book Synopsis"Eleven storytellers chronicle their journeys from places all over the world—including Guatemala, Chad, Vietnam, and Kazakhstan—to the United States.Each story compellingly details a variety of experiences the individual immigrant or refugee had, highlighting differences between stories that too often are lumped together or not given an opportunity to be heard. Each storyteller was paired with an illustrator from a similar linguistic and cultural heritage. The thoughtfulness of the matches shines through, as every panel authentically conveys the narrators’ poignant and emotional memories, highlighting the beauty of their homelands and the cultures they still identify with. The narratives show the struggles and triumphs of acclimating to a new language, culture, and worldview as well as dealing with obstacles like racism and microaggressions...Will strongly evoke both thought-provoking insights and empathy."—KIRKUS STARRED REVIEWGreen Card Voices presents a bold and unconventional collection of first-person stories told and illustrated by immigrants and refugees living across the United States. Stanford scientist, deaf student, indigenous activist, Black entrepreneur—all immigrants and refugees—recount journeys from their home countries in ten vibrantly illustrated stories. Faced by unfamiliar vistas, they are welcomed with possibilities, and confronted by challenges and prejudice. Timely, sobering, and insightful, Our Stories Carried Us Here acts as a mirror and a light to connect us all with immigrant and refugee experiences.

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Book SynopsisRun for your lives! A horde of evil vegetables is taking over Beanotown!Dennis and Gnasher are back for another adventure.An army of giant, carnivorous vegetables has sprouted to rule Beanotown! Can Dennis, Gnasher and friends root them out before they fall victim to the attack of the evil veg?!An adventure story, told with funny pictures.Trade Review“The first thing I ever picked up to read for pleasure was The Beano.” – David Walliams

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Book SynopsisHot on the heels of the first volume, Garfield returns in the second volume of a redesigned, updated, and value-priced collection!The second Full Course collection, featuring the next eight issues of Garfield''s comic book escapades, sends the gang into some wacky adventures! Odie makes a new friend, Pet Force takes on a scary team of Super-Villains, and Garfield faces his most fearsome foe, the Lasagna Monster! The good times continue to roll in this round, as we see how the gang beats the heat, learn if Jon can finally stop being late, and if Nermal can set a world record! Meanwhile, Pet Force stops by for even more adventures! Along with creator Jim Davis, Mark Evanier, Scott Nickel, Gary Barker, Mike DeCarlo, Andy Hirsch, Mark & Stephanie Heike, David DeGrand, Fred Hembeck, Courtney Bernard, Genevieve Ft, Lisa Moore, and Steve Wands bring home even more cattitude with the Fat Cat. Collects Garfield #9-16.

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Book SynopsisCelebrate 60 years of web-slinging with the story of Marvel Comics' most beloved super hero, Spider-Man! Features Foreword by Stephen Wacker, former Senior Editor of Spider-Man.When Stan Lee and Steve Ditko debuted Spider-Man in Amazing Fantasy, would they have ever predicted what would happen next? Spider-Man would go on to become the most popular super hero in history! Discover the origins and inception of New York's favourite web-slinging, crime-fighting, skyscraper-swinging super hero, in this gorgeous coffee table book. Not only will readers experience a real-time exhibition of the life of Spidey, but they will uncover his story, his iterations, the storylines that shook comics-lore and discover the creators who brought the web-head to life! This amazingly curated collection includes rarely seen artwork from the Marvel archives and will chronicle the enormous Spider-Verse and history of the legendary Spider-Man and his most famous foes. Spider-Man Museum is the definitive gift purchase for Spidey lovers everywhere and a must-have addition to the shelf for fans of comics. Celebrate Spidey's 60th anniversary in glorious style.Also available:- Marvel Museum- Marvel Heroes & Villains- Marvel Universe: An Atlas of Marvel- What Would Spider-Man Do?- What Would Hulk Do?- What Would The Mighty Thor Do?© 2022 MARVEL

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Book SynopsisActor/author/athlete Terry Crews digs into his childhood in Flint, Michigan, to tell a story of fitting in and finding your place in his showstopping debut middle-grade graphic novel, the start of a series. “Terry's Crew is a true delight from beginning to end. It's sure to provide a much-needed mirror and sliding glass door for countless kids.” —Angie Thomas, author of The Hate U Give   “A delightful, powerful, readable retelling of Terry Crews's adolescence. Readers young and old will be captivated.” —Sharon M. Draper, author of Out of My Mind   'A must read for all those kids who allow themselves to dream in a variety of big ways. Bravo!' —Pablo Cartaya, author of The Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora Young Terry Crews has a Big Dream Plan: He wants to become a MULTIHYPHENATE. That means he wants to be an artist. And a football player. And a musician. And maybe a NASA scientist, too! OK, maybe it’s ambitious, but his parents worked hard so he could go to a new school—Rock City Academy, a prestigious institution (read: rich kids go there) where he’s sure he can make his mark at the talent show. He plans an elaborate performance with his new friends, Rani, a passionate engineer, and Xander, a shy kid with a head like an encyclopedia. Along the way, Terry’s plan is threatened by his grades, which slip below Mom-and-Dad-approved levels, as well as the schemes of the school’s football star, Rick, who won’t stop until Terry quits the talent show altogether. No matter what challenges he faces, though, Terry knows that he always has his crew to back him up. 

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Book SynopsisOtto Normal and his mom have moved to Monsterton, but there's one problemthey're not monsters. In this first book of the hauntingly beautiful and highly illustratedMonsterton series with graphic novel pages interspersed throughout, Otto and his friends embark on a journey to find the legendary White Pine Beach. But the friends find much more than they bargained for when one of their own goes missing . . . possibly forever. In this hauntingly delightful, highly illustrated first book in a new series, eleven-year-old Otto and his mom move to Monsterton, a gorgeous island on the border of the Belcarra forest and a mysterious place called The Dark. Monsterton is picturesque and beautiful; it's an idyllic place for monsters to be themselves. There's Hamish and his brother Ben, who have been created and sewn together by their pirate father; the royal vampires, Red and Rose, who are followed around by their dutiful guards; Remi, a ghost girl who can appear and disappear at will; Darby, a quiet girl made entirely of slime; and Luck, a zombie who always she thinks she's right. In Monsterton, each monster can be themselves. They are free to be as scaly, slimy, or scary as nature intended. There's only one teeny, tinyproblem. Otto and his mom aren't monsters. As a human, Otto feels that he has to prove himself. After all, as Remi the ghost girl reminds him, he's so fragile. Along with Otto's new friends Hamish, Darby, and Luck, the group sets out to find the legendary White Pine Beacha beach so mysterious, it's rumored to jump locations, never staying in the same place for too long. But what the ragtag team of monsters (and one human) discovers is far more mysterious than a location-jumping beach. And when one of their number doesn't return home with them . . . rumors swirl. Can Otto find his new friend, fit in with the monsters, and stay true to himself? And what does a lost strix, a bird-girl living as an outcast in Belcarra, know? This spooky, delightful, and charming full-color, highly illustrated novel with graphic novel inserts is perfect for fans ofMiss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar ChildrenandFive Nights at Freddy's.Debut author Danielle McKechnie weaves compelling lore and storytelling with delightful characters brought to life by illustrator Simón Estrada.McKechnie capably balances the characters' humorous antics with steadily rising stakes while Estrada's animated illustrations expertly utilize light and shadow to deepen the atmosphere of this promising series opener, a dual debut. -Publisher's Weekly Richillustrations amp up the delightful eeriness with deeply saturated colors and a playfully rendered cast of ragtag characters who will leave readers eager for the next installment. - Kirkus

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Book SynopsisFind out about the science behind the solar system, the big bang, gravity, black holes and much more with hilarous cartoon strips, facts and diagrams.Each spread in this series features a short, funny comic strip that explains a process or aspect of science. Around the strip, diagrams and panels give further information on the topic. They are a fantastic way to engage children aged 8 plus with science.The illustrator, Jess Bradey, is winner of the 2021 Blue Peter Award for Best Non-Fiction for A Day in the Life of a Poo, Gnu and You and also writes and draws for The Phoneix Comic. Titles in the series: Biology, Chemistry, Earth and Space, Physics.Table of Contents 1: Introduction 1: EARTH AND SPACE 1: GRAVITY 1: STRUCTURE OF THE SUN 1: SUNLIGHT 1: STRUCTURE OF EARTH 1: THE MOON 1: CAN THE SUN GO OUT? 1: SOLAR ECLIPSE 1: PTOLEMY AND OTHERS 1: GALILEO GALILEI 1: DINOSAUR DAYS 1: EARTH’S ROTATION 1: THE SOLAR SYSTEM IN 250 MINUTES MERCURY AND VENUS 1: THE SOLAR SYSTEM IN 250 MINUTES EARTH AND MARS 1: THE SOLAR SYSTEM IN 250 MINUTES JUPITER AND SATURN 1: THE SOLAR SYSTEM IN 250 MINUTES URANUS AND NEPTUNE 1: WHAT MAKES A PLANET A PLANET? PLANETS AND DWARF PLANETS 1: The Universe 1: A BIG BANG 1: HOW THE UNIVERSE WAS FORMED 1: STAR FORMATION 1: BLACK HOLES 1: HOW GALAXIES FORM 1: GALAXIES AND GRAVITY 1: ASTEROIDS AND OTHER IMPACTS 1: Space Exploration 1: THE SPACE RACE 1: LIVING IN SPACE 1: THE INTERNATIONAL SPACE STATION 1: LIVING IN SPACE 1: GOSSARY 1: INDEX

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Book SynopsisEver wondered how a telephone works? or what it sounds like in outer space?Meet Professor Pooch and his dopey Doberman assistant, who will teach you all about sound in this humorous, comic book science series.Featuring Dr. Whoodle and his time machine, a labrador with golden hearing, the intrepid Dogs in Space and Poodle's pop quiz where you can find out if you are top dog or kitty litter...Aimed at children aged 7+, Dogs Do Science is a lively and engaging series exploring core science topics including: forces, sound, light, energy, materials and living things.Table of Contents 1: Dogs Do Sound 2: Labrador's Amazing Ears 3: Barks in the Park 4: Dogs in Space 5: Staffie and the Storm 6: Akita and the Speaker 7: Back in Time 8: Vizsla Discovers Volume 9: Terrier is Terrified 10: Spot the Spaniel's Sound Wave Maze 11: All Ears 12: The Bark that Bounced Back 13: Professor Pooch's Sound Round-up 14: Poodle's Pop Quiz 15: Answers, Further Information and Index

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Book SynopsisA young cave girl and her triceratops set out on an adventure from A to Z and make new friends along the way—galloping goliaths, nine newts, petite plesiosaurs, and more greet them on their journey through the alphabet! Martin Cendreda’s An Apple and An Adventure uses rhyme and the ABCs to create an engaging world of wonder that’s both educational and fun.

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Book SynopsisEver wanted to be a superhero, but just didn’t know how to go about it? The Superhero Handbook features 20 exciting activities to help you develop your superhero powers. Choose your superhero name, discover your superpower, make your own superhero costume and gadgets, and much more!

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Book SynopsisTintin finds a model of an old warship, the Unicorn, once commanded by one of Captain Haddie''s ancestors. Hidden within the ship is a clue to the location of the lost treasure of the infamous pirate, Rachlan the Reid and it''s a clue a gang of unscrupoulous criminals is prepared to kill for.

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