Stop the presses: The news crew at BCN is back for more adventures and laughs! Join Elvis, Puck, Lupin, Tommy, Beatrix, and the whole Breaking Cat News team for spooky tales around the space heater, daring hairstyles, not-so-hilarious sweaters, an Easter egg hunt disaster, new cat foods, “Heck on the Deck!”, something called a papasan, and the first ever celebration of St. Catty’s Day! Tune into a ghostly broadcast when Puck makes a harrowing journey to the attic and gets in over his head. . Can Elvis and Tabitha work together to save him? The Breaking Cat News comics series has become popular with readers aged 9-12 and cat lovers of all ages. In the bonus “More to Explore” section, learn how to make your own bookmark, your own little book, and a reading fort!

Waffle, Curly, and Sweets want to be a real spud-rock band! But in order to get the greases going, they need a music studio where they can rehearse. So when they see there's an upcoming Batter of the Bands event happening at the House of Bleus, and the first-place prize is 10,000 Sprouts, they're all in. Unless, of course, a monstrous stack of pancakes has something to say about that . . Readers ages 6-10 will love this full-color graphic novel full of fun, action, adventure, and laugh-out-loud funny puns. “Spud-tacular ... Using colors as emphatic as the frequent sound effects, Ho cranks up the temperature in simply drawn panels of fast-food action that, ultimately, hurtles headlong into a peaceable caramelization and general celebrations of both differences and three new ‘home fry heroes.’ Readers will demand extra helpings.” - Kirkus “With zany illustrations, clever wordplay, and laugh-out-loud storytelling, this graphic novel is exactly the right kind of good-humored silliness for emerging readers who are just beginning to discover the fun of books.” - School Library Journal “The memorable potato characters and hilarious antics make this perfect for kids just getting into reading comics independently. Betcha can't read just one!” - Booklist The Fry Guys are ready to rock in Spudtown’s very first Batter of the Bands! Curly, Sweets, and Waffle want to win a music contest. There’s 10,000 sprouts on the line. But with stage fry-t, trickery, and a talented line-up, can the Fry Guys prevail? Fry Guys: Batter of the Bands is all about some good, healthy, greasy competition. With hilarious text by #1 New York Times bestselling author Eric Geron and adorable art by Jannie Ho, it’s perfect for young graphic novel readers, English language learners, and potato enthusiasts of all kinds! The font used in the graphic novel is also Dyslexia-friendly. Will you have fries with that?

This dynamic graphic novel is based on the Big Nate animated series on Paramount+ and Nickelodeon. Starring Nate, Francis, Dee Dee, Teddy, and friends, these hilarious escapades will thrill longtime Big Nate fans as well as new readers. It's Big Nate like you've never seen him before! When it comes to making mischief, Nate Wright's in a class by himself. Whether he's pranking his sister with fluorescent toothpaste or giving the school yearbook an unauthorized glow-up, Nate's genius for trickery always earns straight As. Based on the hit Big Nate TV show on Paramount+ and Nickelodeon, Big Nate: Prank You Very Much features stories from two shorts and two complete episodes. In "The Pimple of Power," a honkin’ zit on Nate’s forehead unexpectedly becomes the most miraculous good luck charm in school history. In “Time Disruptors,” Nate and his pals channel a legendary team of superheroes to rescue Francis from the clutches of P.S. 38’s obnoxious archrival, Jefferson Middle School. Two short stories showcase Nate’s unmatched prank-pulling flair along with his hilarious response to a school picture day gone horribly wrong. Combining the animated series’s full-color artwork with the hand-drawn illustrations so familiar to fans of Big Nate comics, Prank You Very Much packs a serious comic punch!

This dynamic graphic novel is based on the Big Nate animated series now airing on Paramount+ and Nickelodeon. Featuring stories and artwork from three full-length episodes starring Nate, Francis, Dee Dee, Teddy, and friends, these hilarious escapades will thrill longtime Big Nate fans as well as new readers. Big Nate and his friends in the 6th-grade supergroup "Fear The Mollusk" are destined for stardom! That is, if they can do something about the screechy, ear-splitting vocals of their lead singer, Nate Wright. Being frontman has always been central to Nate's identity, but he might have to swallow his ego if he wants his friends to shine on stage. In "The Curse of the Applewhites," Nate helps his friend Chad break an ancient family hex through the fine art of figureskating. And in "The Ghostly Coven of Man Witches," Nate, Dee Dee, Teddy, Francis, and Gina explore the haunted hallways of P.S. 38 to get to uncover a sinister mystery—and postpone a pesky test. This original graphic novel adaptation of the hit Paramount+ and Nickelodeon animated series includes stories and artwork from three different episodes. With Nate Wright and friends, readers are always in for a rocking good time!

"Warm, funny, and a visual delight, Steenz's take on Heart of the City is next-level." –Dana Simpson, Phoebe and Her Unicorn This second collection of Heart of the City comics by award-winning author Steenz includes an entire school year’s worth of friendship, drama, comedy, and middle school life lessons. You’ll want to book a front-row seat! This second collection of Heart of the City comics by award-winning author Steenz includes an entire school year’s worth of friendship, drama, comedy, and middle school life lessons. “Warm, funny, and a visual delight, Steenz's take on Heart of the City is next-level.” – Dana Simpson, Phoebe and Her Unicorn Heart Lamarr wants to follow in her father’s footsteps as an actor, but she hasn’t seen him in years—until he shows up on Christmas Eve with a surprise gift. It’s an especially timely reappearance after Heart’s dreams of stardom hit a major snag. Meanwhile, Charlotte and friends to lead a high-tech investigation into the mystery of the missing Lost and Found items. A visit from Dean’s cousin leads to a riveting boys vs. girls showdown, and Charlotte welcomes a shy new girl to the school after seeing her with her family at the soup kitchen where Charlotte volunteers. The second book collection of Heart of the City comics by Steenz digs deeper into the adventures, friendships, and daily dramas of Heart Lamarr, a girl from Philadelphia with big dreams of heading straight from middle school to Broadway stardom.

Moving to a new town can be a scary experience, especially when all of your things begin to come alive! In this whimsical, thrilling new series, a lonely boy named Iggie forms an unlikely band of heroes to overcome adversity and discover the importance of true friendship. Nine-year-old Iggie is the new kid in the town of Peculiar Woods, and nothing about his new home is familiar. So how is he supposed to make friends when he's not allowed to talk to strangers? On his first night in the strange new town, Iggie gets lost in the woods, where he discovers he can speak to inanimate objects. He soon teams up with his blanket, Faye, a talking chair and yoga enthusiast named Boris, and a pair of spirited chess pieces, and sets out on an epic quest to help his new friends solve their problems. Along the way, Iggie and friends encounter the nefarious washing machine, Lazarus Gallington, and begin to uncover the mystery of the flooded town. Throughout his epic quest, Iggie discovers the value of friendship while also discovering what needs to be done to save the entire village—before it's too late! With a rich, enchanting story and artwork reminiscent of The Brave Little Toaster, Adventure Time, Hilda, and other children's classics, Peculiar Woods will enchant young readers with its stories of unlikely heroism, friendship, and adventure.

Join award-winning cartoonist Stephan Pastis in his comical, careening journey to enlightenment, featuring 18 months of daily comic strips from 2020-2021 along with an introduction, reflections, and strip-by-strip commentary by the author. Stephan Pastis is no ordinary cartoonist. In his two decades of writing and illustrating the blockbuster daily comic strip Pearls Before Swine, the award-winning humorist has traveled the globe, co-written a film for Disney+, and authored several hit book series, but always stopped short of total enlightenment—until now! Throughout the 256 pages of this treasury, Pastis provides commentary on each and every comic strip, along with photos, behind-the-scenes insights on the creative process, and meditations on how the tumultuous past two years have affected his life and work. Loyal readers and comics fans of all ages will be rewarded for digging into the uplifting, enlightening, and downright hilarious pages of the newest Pearls Before Swine treasury.

Nine-year-old Phoebe and Marigold, her unicorn friend, navigate music camp, friendship, and creative chaos in this funny, full-color comic strip collection for middle grade readers. NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR! More than 2 million books sold in the series Nine-year-old Phoebe and Marigold, her unicorn friend, navigate music camp, friendship, and creative chaos in this funny, full-color comic strip collection for middle grade readers. More than 2 million books sold in the series When a local band invites Phoebe to a concert, she discovers that Marigold is not impressed—until she decides she wants to start her own punk rock band. Between glittering performances, magical mishaps with instruments, and Marigold’s over-the-top diva antics, Phoebe learns that friendship and creativity can sometimes hit all the wrong notes. This full-color comics series about a nine-year-old girl and her unicorn best friend sparkles with laughter, friendship, and a reminder that being yourself (and having a little fun along the way) is the most extraordinary magic of all. A summer camp adventure full of music, friendship, and mayhem, with a discovery about creativity, self-expression, and being yourself Perfect for readers ages 8–10 who love stories full of friendship, humor, and a touch of sparkle Known for its wit, heart, and friendship, the Phoebe and Her Unicorn series blends fantasy adventures with relatable everyday moments Strong appeal for both reluctant and independent readers See what happens when friendship and creativity hit full blast! A sweet, hilarious read for existing Phoebe and Her Unicorn fans and anyone new to the series alike.

Adventure Kingdom is back in business! In the second volume of this magical graphic novel series from Epic Originals, Clark and Karoline’s plans to run a seemingly normal park are disrupted when a messenger from the real Adventure Kingdom comes through the portal to summon the land’s one true hero on a knightly quest . . With the Iron King safely in exile, the Grand Jerome, Eddie, and the kids reopen Adventure Kingdom with all the magic and none of the mischief. But they soon find themselves back in a world where magic is real and an old foe with a new name has developed a mesmerizing ability to control people’s actions. To save Adventure Kingdom from this con artist’s clutches, the kids will have face some hard choices about trust, friendship, and what it means to be a hero. Includes a bonus Adventure Kingdom tale!

Adventure Kingdom is back in business! In the second volume of this magical graphic novel series from Epic Originals, Clark and Karoline’s plans to run a seemingly normal park are disrupted when a messenger from the real Adventure Kingdom comes through the portal to summon the land’s one true hero on a knightly quest . . In the second volume of this magical graphic novel series from Epic Originals, Clark and Karoline’s plans to run a seemingly normal theme park are disrupted when a messenger from the real Adventure Kingdom comes through the portal to summon the land’s one true hero on a knightly quest . Praise for Adventure Kingdom Vol. 1: “Add this to any collection looking to entice readers who like video games.” – School Library Journal With the Iron King safely in exile, the Grand Jerome, Eddie, and the kids reopen the Adventure Kingdom theme park with all the magic and none of the mischief. But they soon find themselves back in a world where magic is real and an old foe with a new name has developed a mesmerizing ability to control people’s actions. To save Adventure Kingdom from this con artist’s clutches, the kids will have to face some hard choices about trust, friendship, and what it means to be a hero. A true delight for graphic novel and fantasy fans ages 8-10, and a compelling mystery for reluctant readers, this second volume includes a bonus Adventure Kingdom tale outside the main plot line.

The Brights are back in their second out-of-this-world graphic novel! From Epic Originals, The Bright Family series teaches heartfelt lessons about conflict resolution, cooperation, and the importance of family in all its forms. After searching for each other throughout the multiverse and repairing their interdimensional portals together, the Bright family is ready for a vacation! But relaxing days riding water slides and eating space ramen are put on hold when the portal drops them deep in the jungle on an unknown planet rather than at the door of the luxury resort. The Brights are about to figure out that space travel is a lot like space ramen: It always leaves adventurers wanting more. Includes a bonus Bright Family tale: "One Birthday in Time"!

The Brights are back in their second out-of-this-world graphic novel! From Epic! Originals, The Bright Family series teaches heartfelt lessons about conflict resolution, cooperation, and the importance of family in all its forms. From Epic Originals, The Bright Family series teaches heartfelt lessons about conflict resolution, cooperation, and the importance of family in all its forms. After searching for each other throughout the multiverse and repairing their interdimensional portals together, the Bright family is ready for a vacation! But relaxing days riding water slides and eating space ramen are put on hold when the portal drops them deep in the jungle on an unknown planet rather than at the door of the luxury resort. Told through multigenerational storytelling, the Brights are about to figure out that space travel is a lot like space ramen: It always leaves adventurers wanting more. Includes "One Birthday in Time," a bonus Bright Family tale outside the main plot line that's a true moment of delight for readers.

Peaches and her pals go to the Moonberry Jubilee Fair in this adorable, cozy graphic novel that’s all about going with the flow and enjoying life’s heartwarming, laugh-out-loud moments. “Chock-full of charm with a lovable cast of characters. Pocket Peaches is a winner!” – Lincoln Peirce, bestselling author of Big Nate Peaches and her pals go to the Moonberry Jubilee Fair in this adorable, cozy graphic novel that’s all about going with the flow and enjoying life’s heartwarming, laugh-out-loud moments. Pocket Peaches is a winner!” – Lincoln Peirce, bestselling author of Big Nate The Moonberry Jubilee Fair has finally arrived—and Mango is determined to make it the best day ever. But when the recipe goes wrong in the baking contest, Mango has to learn how to “go with the flow” — something that’s VERY difficult for Mango to do. Thankfully, Mango’s friends – Peaches, Taro, and Pogi – are there to help! Join Mango and all the adorable characters in Pocketon as they take a spon-tay-nee-us adventure that has as many ups and downs as Taro’s favorite roller coaster. Filled with colorful artwork, laugh-out-loud moments, and the cozy charm readers love about Pocketon, this heartwarming graphic novel celebrates friendship, perseverance, and the courage to embrace the unexpected. Cozy, low-stakes storytelling perfect for young readers ages 7-9 Encourages resilience, flexibility, and positive problem-solving Great for independent readers and reluctant readers alike Perfect for fans of Hello Kitty, Animal Crossing, Pokemon, and of course, all things cute! Includes a dyslexia-friendly font for accessibility Perfect for young readers learning that setbacks don't have to ruin the day, Pocket Peaches: At the Fair is a delightful gift for fans of cozy graphic novels, animal characters, and stories that celebrate resilience, friendship, and finding joy in the unexpected.

There's a mysterious new cat, Taro, in Peaches's neighbourhood, and Peaches wants to be her friend!​ Pocket Peaches is an adorable, colourful graphic novel that is a perfect cosy tale with heartwarming laugh-out-loud moments. Peaches and her pals Mango and Pogi all live in a cosy town called Pocketon. When a new cat, Taro, moves in, Peaches is on a mission to befriend her. The only thing is, Taro loves all things spooky and Peaches does not. Can Peaches find a way to become friends despite their differences? Join Peaches and pals as they navigate friendships, debate over the perfect amount of frosting, and learn the value of being yourself. This full-colour graphic novel is great for young readers beginning their graphic novel journey and graphic novel enthusiasts alike. It also features a Dyslexia-friendly font.

Mack Moon has always loved space, so it’s EPIC when he discovers that his three pets are actually secret agents from P.E.T.S . But it's NOT-so-epic when Mack finds out they're here because an evil space ferret, Barbara has arrived on planet Earth. Mack Moon dreams of being the first kid in space. So imagine his surprise when he discovers that his three regular pets—a goofy Labrador named Pickles, a tough gray cat called Lady, and a goldfish dubbed The Fish—are actually undercover agents. They belong to a secret agency called the Planetary, Enforcement, Tactics, and Stealth, AKA the P.E.T.S. When the True Form of Evil, aka a ferret named Barbara (and yes, she gave herself that nickname), crash lands into Mack’s hometown, the P.E.T.S. must spring, jump, and swish into action to stop her. Barbara’s goal? Take over plant Earth. After that? Eat pancakes. Extra fluffy, please. Add in a battalion of poop-slinging space monkeys, a TV news station that’s gone to the dogs, and an epic pillow fight—and you’re holding in your hands the perfect recipe for an action-packed and hilarious graphic novel that’s perhaps even more delicious than Mack’s dad’s super-awesome ravioli. (Just kidding! Nothing is that delicious.) Except pancakes… MWAHAHAHAHAHAHA. Mack Moon and the P.E.T.S. is a hilarious and LOL-worthy, action-packed space adventure that's perfect for fans of Galactic Hot Dogs, The Last Kids on Earth, The Moosicians, and Zita the Spacegirl. 3, 2, 1 . . Commander Moon, prepare for blast off! This is a brand-new full-color graphic novel series that's Hilo: The Boy Who Crashed to Earth meets The Secret Life of Pets.

Come and join Bucket Boy and the whole Twistwood gang as they live their lives in the forest. Travel through a magical land and meet an enchanting cast of smart, snarky, and sweet characters from the popular webcomic, Twistwood Tales. From the worrisome Loghead, to the not-so-helpful Dr. Crowley, to the terrifying Fairy-Gourd Mother, and many more, the forest of Twistwood contains plenty of kind and magical creatures. Follow along as the characters explore moral quandaries, discuss mental health, and more. An extended story details Bucket Boy's journey to learn that he is a valuable friend, whether or not he can be useful. Full of wholesome lessons and witty jokes, Twistwood Tales will enchant and amuse readers for years to come.