The best of Sherman's Lagoon comics from 2022 are all gathered in this collection of comics by Jim Toomey. No matter what's happening above the surface, things under the ocean are looking up! Take a dive into the amusing oceanic depths of Sherman's Lagoon, where Sherman, Megan, Herman and the rest of the shark gang are on the prowl for hairless beach apes... er, humans. Joining them are Fillmore the Turtle, Ernest the Fish, and many other friends in their rich and hilarious aquatic adventures.

All the Baby Blues comics from 2022 are gathered in this collection of comics written by Jerry Scott and illustrated by Rick Kirkman. You'll be laughing so hard you'll forget all about trying to figure out who scribbled all over the kitchen walls! These Baby Blues comics will delight parents of all ages and comics fans everywhere.

From critically acclaimed cartoonist Olivia Jaimes, this fresh new spin on the beloved comic Nancy will delight young readers with its honest and comically ingenious depiction of its mischievous, larger-than-life main character. Life is going great for Nancy. She’s enjoying school, having fun with her friends, and has even earned a spot on the Robotics Club. But when the pandemic forces everyone to stay home and go to school online, she develops a bad case of the blues. Fortunately, nothing can keep Nancy’s spirit down for too long—not with her ingenious imagination, epic talent for mischief, and the loyal companionship of friends like Sluggo, Agnes, Esther, Lucy, and her dog, Poochie. By highlighting one young girl’s resilience and daily adventures, this collection of Nancy comics provides a funny, lighthearted look at the challenges and small delights experienced by kids everywhere in recent years. Perfect for reluctant readers with an appetite for humour, Nancy and Friends accurately depicts school and social life in the 21st century and will be a joy for parents and teachers as well as children.

This double header of Big Nate adventures for middle grade readers includes all the comics from Revenge of the Cream Puffs and What’s a Little Noogie Between Friends? NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING SERIES! Two books in one! This bind-up features two books from the bestselling Big Nate comic strip series. Big Nate: Revenge of the Cream Puffs: Here come the Cream Puffs! Nate and his baseball team, saddled with the most embarrassing moniker in Little League history, want to show the world they’re not just a bunch of cupcakes. But it won’t be easy. Their opponents mock them. The local sports section misprints Nate’s name—THREE TIMES. And now, on the day of the big game, illness and injuries have the team facing a crushing defeat . . unless the unlikeliest Cream Puff of all can come in from the bullpen and save the day. Big Nate: What’s a Little Noogie Between Friends? Nate Wright’s a winner—in his own mind, anyway. So when things go wrong, he’s at a loss to explain why. How does his soccer team manage to lose to a school with a sixty-game winless streak? What’s he doing at the movies on a Friday night . with GINA? And why, oh why is one of his classmates (hint: she’s Nate’s dream girl) suddenly moving 3,000 miles away? It’s all enough to make a sixth-grade superstar feel . well, not so super. Laugh-out-loud fun for readers aged 8-10 and beyond: Kids love the Big Nate series! Full-color comic strips and just the right mix of sass and heart = a perfect fit for beginning and reluctant readers The perfect collection for reluctant readers, binge readers, and big-time Big Nate fans If you want more Nate in one volume: Pick up this two-in-one collection and dive into double the chaos and double the laughs.

A magical two-in-one full-color comic collection for middle grade readers featuring Phoebe, her unicorn best friend Marigold Heavenly Nostrils, and two unforgettable adventures filled with friendship, imagination, and magical chaos. NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR! The two original graphic novels from Dana Simpson’s beloved Phoebe and Her Unicorn series are collected together in one sparkling full-color volume. The Sparkling Stories of Phoebe and Her Unicorn includes both The Magic Storm and Unicorn Theater—two longer-format adventures starring Phoebe, Marigold Heavenly Nostrils, and all their friends. Includes: Phoebe and Her Unicorn in the Magic Storm: In this first graphic novel in the series, a powerful storm knocks out the electricity in Phoebe’s town. The adults think it’s just winter weather, but Phoebe and Marigold soon discover that all is not what it seems to be and that the storm may have a magical cause. Phoebe and Her Unicorn in Unicorn Theater: When Marigold’s sister Florence joins Phoebe and Marigold at theater camp, Marigold’s usual focus on Phoebe is split, and for the first time ever, Phoebe feels a little insecure about their friendship. But at Camp Thespis, more daunting challenges await: writing, producing, and acting in an entirely original play! This deluxe collection gathers two Phoebe and Her Unicorn graphic novels in one double, full-color volume perfect for fans, collectors, and newcomers to the series Hundreds of pages of full-color comics, magical adventures, and unforgettable unicorn fun A bestselling series known for its humor, heart, and imagination, ideal for middle grade readers Full-color comic strips, witty humor, and relatable storylines have strong appeal for reluctant and independent readers alike Pick up The Sparkling Stories of Phoebe and Her Unicorn for two unforgettable stories filled with friendship, imagination, and just the right amount of magical chaos!

Slice of Mallow is a funny and delightful graphic novel with three bite-sized stories! Dive into Mallow's world, where Mallow and his friends meet a ghost, visit space, and use a time machine, all complete with an adorable art style and cheeky humor. “A funny read packed with flavor!” - Eric Geron, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Fry Guys Meet Mallow—he’s an excitable yet pessimistic marshmallow in a big world. In this laugh-out-loud funny graphic novel, Mallow goes on three fun, slice-of-life adventures with his friends Pizza, Ghost, Potato, and Doughnut. Readers will love laughing along with Mallow and his antics in this adorable book that’s just right for readers beginning their graphic novel journeys. With bold, colorful art and three bite-sized chapters, this graphic novel based on a popular webcomic will appeal to fans of SpongeBob Squarepants, Adventure Time, and Pizza and Taco.

Tootie the turtle and Teeny the bird leave Turtletown to visit the beach in this adorable graphic novel for early readers that's all about friendship. Tootie and Teeny are going on a trip to the beach! It's going to be a Birtle BFF Beach Bonanza. But when they get to the beach, a gull named Garry interrupts their plans. Teeny is excited to meet another bird. Tootie is . . not . Will these BFFs stay BFFs, or is this BFF Beach Bonanza doomed? This adorable graphic novel is about making new friends, dealing with jealousy, and being open-minded. It features a Dyslexia-friendly font. "Not only are Tootie and Teeny some of the sweetest characters ever, but their friendship should serve as a blueprint for all friendships. With my whole heart, I wish for all of us to have a friend like these two, who will love, respect, and accept us for everything that we are, and all that we wish to be, flying turtle or otherwise. This whole book feels like a hug, a reassuring warm blanket of love that reminds us of the importance and of the magic that happens when our hearts and minds are open, and of the beautiful fact that we are all more alike than we are different." - Leila Boukarim, author of Zips and Eeloo Make Hummus

Everyone is a turtle in Turtletown. So Teeny thinks she must be a turtle, too. But when Teeny sprouts feathers, she begins to wonder . . is there a teeny possibility she's a . BIRTLE? Tootie loves tag, but the other turtles in Turtletown don't like to play. That is, until Tootie meets Teeny. Teeny LOVES tag. They have tons in common! Except one BIG thing . Teeny may not be a turtle at all. This adorable graphic novel is about being true to yourself, friendship, and most of all, celebrating differences. It features a Dyslexia-friendly font. "Not only are Tootie and Teeny some of the sweetest characters ever, but their friendship should serve as a blueprint for all friendships. With my whole heart, I wish for all of us to have a friend like these two, who will love, respect, and accept us for everything that we are, and all that we wish to be, flying turtle or otherwise. This whole book feels like a hug, a reassuring warm blanket of love that reminds us of the importance and of the magic that happens when our hearts and minds are open, and of the beautiful fact that we are all more alike than we are different." - Leila Boukarim, author of Zips and Eeloo Make Hummus

SOMETHING HAS HAPPENED! Based on the popular online game Neopets comes the first in a series of graphic novels! Join Sabre-X, his Petpet Fang, a disgraced Fire Faerie with a checkered past, and all of your favorite Neopets characters in this original graphic novel that's about forgiveness, magic, and love (with classic Neopian humor laced throughout). “The satisfying ending, likable main characters, and fun banter make this an appealing adventure for nostalgic readers who grew up playing Neopets as well as those who are new to this world. Exciting and endearing from start to finish.” - Kirkus Reviews “ I liked it and I’m a harsh critic.​” - Josh Elder (jawsch), the Grundo King “ This story was a tasty treat! Filled with suspense, humor, and Neopian lore, readers of all ages will love this heartfelt graphic novel about how the loss of a major resource can impact a society.” - Brigitta Blair, artist and author of the upcoming graphic novel, Cramming “ Fans will enjoy seeing so many of the Neopians in their world, as well as the references to other content.” - School Library Journal Legend has it that hundreds of years ago, a dinosaur of GIGANTIC proportions laid a massive egg. That egg split open, and started to bake in the sun. Ever since then, a giant omelette has been cooking on the Tyrannian Plateau. It may seem silly, but it is true. The Giant Omelette is a staple in Neopets. Each day, hungry Neopets approach the massive, eggy monolith and manage to take a slice. But this isn’t a story about how the Giant Omelette came to be. It is the story of how we almost lost it—forever. In this beautifully illustrated original graphic novel, readers will follow Sabre-X, a disgraced Fire Faerie named Seraphina, and their Petpets, a Reptillior and a Faellie, on an epic fantastical journey through Neopia to restore one of the most popular parts of the site. This graphic novel also includes a universal code for a new one-time-use item in the back, which can be redeemed on the Neopets website and used in the Battledome. This is officially licensed merchandise from Neopets © 1999-2024. All Rights Reserved.

In the second book of the colorful and imaginative Peculiar Woods series, Iggie and friends get to the bottom of the mystery of the Flooded City and team up to discover the fascinating secrets of their enchanted hometown. Iggie and friends are back in this second book in the exciting Peculiar Woods series—and not a moment too soon! Iggie's friend, the curmudgeonly chair Boris, has been kidnapped and taken to the mysterious underground prison beneath the school. With help from Angie, his courageous neighbor and friend, Iggie sets out to rescue Boris but quickly gets caught up in a new series of adventures. Questions abound: Who are the mysterious “Intelligents” they keep hearing about? What—or who—caused the nearby town to flood? And could the same thing happen to Peculiar Woods? This charming adventure perfect for readers ages 7-9 stars two headstrong, determined children and a host of amusing talking objects and features the signature art and humor of Andrés Colmenares, whose work is familiar to millions across the globe.

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.