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  • Issue #1-1ST
    Five Magic Rooms GN (2021 Holiday House) I Like to Read Comics 1-1ST


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    1st printing.

    Story and art by Laura Knetzger.

    Have you ever been to a house with a Gem Room? Or a Bubble Room? Or a Yarn Room? No? Then come with Mia to her friend Pie's home, where everyone wears costumes, cacti grow up to the ceiling, and there's a hedge mage in the back yard! Critically acclaimed comics artist Laura Knetzger pens a sweetly inventive story for beginning readers that not only introduces the senses and basic sense words ("shiny," "soft," "fuzzy"), but also primes children for their first visits to friends' homes - and encourages them to appreciate the differences between their family and others.

    Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 40 pages, full color. All Ages

    Cover price $7.99.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    A Giant Mess GN (2021 Holiday House) I Like to Read Comics 1-1ST


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    1st printing.

    Story and art by Jeff Ebbeler.

    Molly doesn't want to clean her room; she wants to play. Before Molly can argue with her mom, they hear BOOM! BOOM! A giant toddler is on the loose! Molly watches dumbfounded as Jack picks up cows and plucks airplanes out of the sky all for fun. He even picks up Molly and pretends to fly her around. Vroooom! When his giantess mother calls him home, he gleefully dumps everything and turns to leave. Now it's Molly's turn to say: "Stop! This is a giant mess!"

    I Like to Read Comics are created for kids just learning to read. Sequential art and simple text - and a powerful relationship between the two - are the perfect conditions for developing readers.

    Softover, 6-in. x 9-in., 40 pages, full color. All Ages

    Cover price $7.99.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Frog and Ball GN (2021 Holiday House) I Like to Read Comics 1-1ST


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    1st printing.

    Story and art by Kathy Caple.

    Bee Bop Tiffle Dunk! Bam Bog Boo Bop!

    None of the magic spells in Frog's magic spell book will work on the deflated ball he found. Frustrated, Frog kicks the ball and watches as it flies up in the air and gets bigger and bigger and then as it comes back-uh, oh! Frog tries to outrun, trick, and hide from the ball in the library but the ball always finds him - even if it means knocking down bookshelves, ruining a puppet show, and sending papers flying everywhere!

    Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 40 pages, full color. All Ages

    Cover price $7.99.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Frog and Ball HC (2021 Holiday House) I Like to Read Comics 1-1ST


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    1st printing.

    Story and art by Kathy Caple.

    Bee Bop Tiffle Dunk! Bam Bog Boo Bop!

    None of the magic spells in Frog's magic spell book will work on the deflated ball he found. Frustrated, Frog kicks the ball and watches as it flies up in the air and gets bigger and bigger and then as it comes back-uh, oh! Frog tries to outrun, trick, and hide from the ball in the library but the ball always finds him - even if it means knocking down bookshelves, ruining a puppet show, and sending papers flying everywhere!

    Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 40 pages, full color. All Ages

    Cover price $14.99.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    I Did It! GN (2023 Holiday House) I Like to Read Comics 1-1ST


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    1st printing. Story and art by Michael Emberley. Learning to ride a bike is hard. Can I do it? Yes, I can! A fun comic that kindergarteners and first graders can read on their own. Can I do it? I can't do it. I want to do it. I did it! Simple text that new readers can read by themselves, along with delightful pictures in a comic format, show a little creature trying and trying again as they learn to ride a bicycle. All their friends help with supportive words of encouragement. "You did it!" their friends exclaim. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 40 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $7.99.

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    I'm Ogre It GN (2023 Holiday House) I Like to Read Comics 1-1ST


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    1st printing. Story and art by Jeff Ebbeler. A family gets a surprise when a fun-loving ogre moves in next door and helps a sister bond with her screen-obsessed brother. Ollie is so absorbed in the video game Smash Tower that he doesn't notice that his sister and an ogre named Tim have emptied his room and constructed an obstacle course that mirrors the levels of the game in the yard. But a tell-tale red string leads him to the challenges. This comic is perfect for reintroducing kids to the fun of in-person play. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 40 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $7.99.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Kraken Me Up HC (2021 Holiday House) I Like to Read Comics 1-1ST


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    1st printing.

    Story and art by Jeff Ebbeler.

    Izzie can't wait to debut her pet at the county fair. While the other children have brought pigs or chickens, Izzie brought a... Kraken!

    Even though everyone thinks Kraken is big and frightening, he is not. He's like Izzie, sweet and shy. Kraken and Izzie use creativity and humor to win over the crowd in this hilariously adorable comic. The variety of panel styles, speech bubbles, and fonts are all perfect for engaging developing readers.

    Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 40 pages, full color. All Ages

    Cover price $14.99.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Lost Mitten HC (2023 Holiday House) I like to Read Comics 1-1ST


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    1st printing. Story and art by Jannie Ho. Rabbit and Mouse find a mitten! But who could it belong to? Join the two friends as they journey through the forest in this graphic novel for emerging readers. Squirrel? No. Badger? Nope. As they continue through the forest and meet new creatures, Rabbit and Mouse are excited to find the real owner. They're doing a good deed! But when the time comes, can Rabbit give up the mitten? Red is his favorite color, after all! With a knowing ear and eye for the moods of young children, Jannie Ho has crafted a tale about doing the right thing (even if it's hard) for young readers with bright colors and cute woodland figures. Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 40 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $14.99.

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    Mossy and Tweed: Crazy for Coconuts HC (2023 Holiday House) I Like to Read Comics 1-1ST


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    1st printing.

    Story and art by Mirka Hokkanen.

    Two clueless gnomes on a quest to crack a coconut make one blooper after another in this over-the-top funny early graphic novel series.

    Mossy and Tweed enjoy a perfect day in the Gnome Woods. The air is crisp, their gardens are growing, and the next-door neighbors have a good-natured argument brewing. But then a runaway coconut lands between their homes. What is inside this strange nut? The tag hints at water . . . sand . . . sunshine . . . Could it be paradise? The gnomes must know! Armed with dreams of an instant vacation, the wacky duo sets out to crack their nut.

    Cozy Scandinavian illustrations, oodles of oopsies, and easy-to-read banter are sure to delight in this new series for emerging readers. Kids will laugh themselves silly at Mossy and Tweeds slapstick misadventures.

    I Like to Read Comics are perfect for kids who are challenged by or unengaged in reading, kids who love art, and the growing number of young comics fans. Filled with eye-catching art, humor, and terrific stories these comics provide unique reading experiences for growing minds. I Like to Read Comics, like their award-winning I Like to Read counterpart, are created by celebrated artists and support reading comprehension to transform children into lifelong readers. We hope that all new readers will say, I like to read comics!

    Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 40 pages, full color. All Ages

    Cover price $14.99.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Owl and Penguin GN (2023 Holiday House) I Like to Read Comics 1-1ST


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    1st printing. Story and art by Vikram Madan. Owl likes peace and quiet. Penguin likes to SING OUT LOUD. But best friends don't need to be the same. Sometimes it's good to disagree! Owl and Penguin celebrate their differences and solve their problems with creative play. From ice cream mishaps to rainy day chills, there's nothing these pals can't get through together. In three nearly wordless stories, expressive art takes charge of the storytelling, supplemented by simple text captions and emoticon-style images in speech bubbles. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 40 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $7.99.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Spring Cakes GN (2021 Holiday House) I Like to Read Comics 1-1ST


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    1st printing.

    Story and art by Miranda Harmon.

    It's springtime! Mama Cat is ready to bake her famous spring cakes, enchanted cupcakes heaped with sparkling frosting. Can kittens Nutmeg, Cinnamon, and Ginger find all the magical ingredients she needs? The quest begins! This imaginative and adventurous graphic reader comes from rising comics star Miranda Harmon, co-creator of Mayor Good Boy.

    I Like to Read Comics are created for kids just learning to read. Sequential art and simple text - and a powerful relationship between the two - are the perfect conditions for developing readers.

    Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 40 pages, full color. All Ages

    Cover price $7.99.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Five Magic Rooms HC (2021 Holiday House) I Like to Read Comics 1-1ST


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    1st printing.

    Story and art by Laura Knetzger.

    Have you ever been to a house with a Gem Room? Or a Bubble Room? Or a Yarn Room? No? Then come with Mia to her friend Pie's home, where everyone wears costumes, cacti grow up to the ceiling, and there's a hedge mage in the back yard! Critically acclaimed comics artist Laura Knetzger pens a sweetly inventive story for beginning readers that not only introduces the senses and basic sense words ("shiny," "soft," "fuzzy"), but also primes children for their first visits to friends' homes - and encourages them to appreciate the differences between their family and others.

    Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 40 pages, full color. All Ages

    Cover price $14.99.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Hoggy At Bat HC (2023 Holiday House) I Like to Read Comics 1-1ST


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    1st printing. Story and art by Ethan Long. Now that this former ball hog has learned to be a team player, Hoggy's friends think he's a real catch. But Hoggy feels more at home on the basketball court than he does on the baseball diamond. He wants to hit the ball so flawlessly that it soars over the fence. Instead, it's a swing and a miss. When Hoggy strikes out, the pressure is on. Can he learn to relax and enjoy a fun game with his friends? Or will the pressure to win keep him from stepping up to the plate? Geisel medalist Ethan Long hits a home run with his expressive art and encouraging messages about teamwork, perseverance, and the value of just having fun-perfect for early comics and social emotional learning collections. Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 40 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $14.99.

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    1st printing. Story and art by Ethan Long. Get in the game with Hoggy and friends in this comic for beginning readers! No one can catch Hoggy on the court. He's the best at dribbling, shooting, and scoring. But Hoggy is not the best when it comes to helping his teammates. To them, Hoggy showboats, over-dribbles, and doesn't pass the ball. When Hoggy's fed-up friends ask him to leave the game, Hoggy is faced with a big decision. Will he stay angry, or will he apologize and be a better teammate? Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 40 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $7.99.

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    Hoggy Went-A-Courtin' HC (2022 Holiday House) I Like to Read Comics 1-1ST


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    1st printing.

    Story and art by Ethan Long.

    Get in the game with Hoggy and friends in this comic for beginning readers!

    No one can catch Hoggy on the court. He's the best at dribbling, shooting, and scoring. But Hoggy is not the best when it comes to helping his teammates. To them, Hoggy showboats, over-dribbles, and doesn't pass the ball. When Hoggy's fed-up friends ask him to leave the game, Hoggy is faced with a big decision.

    Will he stay angry, or will he apologize and be a better teammate?

    Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 32 pages, full color. All Ages

    Cover price $14.99.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    I'm Ogre It HC (2022 Holiday House) I Like to Read Comics 1-1ST


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    1st printing.

    Story and art by Jeff Ebbeler.

    A family gets a surprise when a fun-loving ogre moves in next door and helps a sister bond with her screen-obsessed brother. Ollie is so absorbed in the video game Smash Tower that he doesn't notice that his sister and an ogre named Tim have emptied his room and constructed an obstacle course that mirrors the levels of the game in the yard. But a tell-tale red string leads him to the challenges. This comic is perfect for reintroducing kids to the fun of in-person play.

    Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 40 pages, full color. All Ages

    Cover price $14.99.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Let's Go! HC (2023 Holiday House) I Like to Read Comics 1-1ST


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    1st printing.

    Story and art by Michael Emberley.

    A little creature and five friends find creative ways to get to a party in this easy reader kindergarteners and first graders can read on their own.

    Lets go!

    A little creature and five friends want to go to the party, but its too far. With the simple text, even the youngest readers can follow along with their creative solutions--building cars, skis, and boats out of the very paper theyre drawn on! Comics-lovers can now share the fun with their kids, students, siblings, and younger friends who are learning to read!

    I Like to Read Comics are perfect for kids who are challenged by or unengaged in reading, kids who love art, and the growing number of young comics fans. Filled with eye-catching art, humor, and terrific stories these comics provide unique reading experiences for growing minds. I Like to Read Comics, like their award-winning I Like to Read counterpart, are created by celebrated artists and support reading comprehension to transform children into lifelong readers. We hope that all new readers will say, I like to read comics!

    Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 40 pages, full color. All Ages

    Cover price $14.99.

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    Market Day HC (2023 Holiday House) I Like to Read Comics 1-1ST


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    1st printing. Story and art by Miranda Harmon. Comics-lovers can now share the fun with their kids, students, siblings, and younger friends who are learning to read! It's time to go to the market! Mama Cat is selling her most delicious desserts, from bright rainbow cookies to shimmering sunshine muffins. Can cute kitten siblings Nutmeg, Cinnamon, and Ginger find the perfect present to treat their Mama? Maybe a colorful shell, a shimmering sweater, or an enchanted packet of seeds? Time to explore a colorful, crowded, and dazzling fantasy market! I LIKE TO READ COMICS are perfect for kids who are challenged by or unengaged in reading, kids who love art, and the growing number of young comics fans. Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 40 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $14.99.

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    Meet the Super Duper Seven GN (2023 Holiday House) I Like to Read Comics 1-1ST


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    1st printing. Story and art by Tim Hamilton. The seven silliest superheroes you will ever meet! Meet the Super Duper 7! Electro-Elephant can charge your phone. Hip-No-Hippo can put bad guys to sleep. And Hungry Kitty and her four brave birds.... But where are the four brave birds? How can the Super Duper 7 stop crime when Hungry Kitty keeps eating members of the Super Duper team? Maybe a mouse named Mr. Polka dot can help! Tim Hamilton's funny cartoons have appeared in The New Yorker and MAD Magazine. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 40 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $7.99.

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    Meet the Super Duper Seven HC (2022 Holiday House) I Like to Read Comics 1-1ST


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    1st printing.

    Story and art by Tim Hamilton.

    The seven silliest superheroes you will ever meet! This comical comic is perfect for first and second graders. Meet the Super Duper 7!

    Electro-Elephant can charge your phone. Hip-No-Hippo can put bad guys to sleep. And Hungry Kitty and her four brave birds.... But where are the four brave birds? How can the Super Duper 7 stop crime when Hungry Kitty keeps eating members of the Super Duper team? Maybe a mouse named Mr. Polka dot can help!

    Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 40 pages, full color. All Ages

    Cover price $14.99.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Mossy and Tweed: Double Trouble HC (2023 Holiday House) I Like to Read Comics 1-1ST


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    1st printing. Story and art by Mirka Hokkanen. Mossy and Tweed enjoy a perfect day by the pond with their friend the Wise Old Unicorn (who is really just a goat). But when a baby bird falls in the pond, a new-and very shiny-unicorn appears and saves the day! Everyone loves how strong, smart, and brave the new unicorn is. But what about the Wise Old Unicorn? Surely he can save the day too! Mossy and Tweed set out to help their friend realize that the forest needs him too. Cozy Scandinavian illustrations, oodles of "oopsies," and easy-to-read banter are sure to delight in this series for emerging readers. Kids will laugh themselves silly at Mossy and Tweed's slapstick misadventures. Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 40 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $14.99.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Owl and Penguin Best Day Ever HC (2023 Holiday House) I Like to Read Comics 1-1ST


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    1st printing. Story and art by Vikram Madan. Two feathered friends are Frog and Toad for the emoji generation in this delightful graphic novel series for emerging readers. Owl wants to play catch. But Penguin wants to play tennis! Which should they play? Sometimes best friends disagree. Though Owl and Penguin are opposites, they like to solve their conflicts with creative play. From conquering fears to flying a runaway kite, there's nothing these pals can't get through together. In five nearly wordless stories, expressive art leads the storytelling, supplemented by simple text captions and emoticon-style images in speech bubbles. With warm humor and a joyful palette, it's perfect for kids to giggle over on their own. Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 40 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $14.99.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Owl and Penguin HC (2022 Holiday House) I Like to Read Comics 1-1ST


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    1st printing.

    Story and art by Vikram Madan.

    Owl likes peace and quiet. Penguin likes to SING OUT LOUD. But best friends don't need to be the same. Sometimes it's good to disagree! Owl and Penguin celebrate their differences and solve their problems with creative play.

    From ice cream mishaps to rainy day chills, there's nothing these pals can't get through together. In three nearly wordless stories, expressive art takes charge of the storytelling, supplemented by simple text captions and emoticon-style images in speech bubbles.

    Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 40 pages, full color. All Ages

    Cover price $14.99.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Spring Cakes HC (2021 Holiday House) I Like to Read Comics 1-1ST


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    1st printing.

    Story and art by Miranda Harmon.

    It's springtime! Mama Cat is ready to bake her famous spring cakes, enchanted cupcakes heaped with sparkling frosting. Can kittens Nutmeg, Cinnamon, and Ginger find all the magical ingredients she needs? The quest begins! This imaginative and adventurous graphic reader comes from rising comics star Miranda Harmon, co-creator of Mayor Good Boy.

    I Like to Read Comics are created for kids just learning to read. Sequential art and simple text - and a powerful relationship between the two - are the perfect conditions for developing readers.

    Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 40 pages, full color. All Ages

    Cover price $14.99.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    A Giant Mess HC (2021 Holiday House) I Like to Read Comics 1-1ST


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    1st printing.

    Story and art by Jeff Ebbeler.

    Molly doesn't want to clean her room; she wants to play. Before Molly can argue with her mom, they hear BOOM! BOOM! A giant toddler is on the loose! Molly watches dumbfounded as Jack picks up cows and plucks airplanes out of the sky all for fun. He even picks up Molly and pretends to fly her around. Vroooom! When his giantess mother calls him home, he gleefully dumps everything and turns to leave. Now it's Molly's turn to say: "Stop! This is a giant mess!"

    I Like to Read Comics are created for kids just learning to read. Sequential art and simple text - and a powerful relationship between the two - are the perfect conditions for developing readers.

    Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 40 pages, full color. All Ages

    Cover price $14.99.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Kraken Me Up GN (2022 Holiday House) I Like to Read Comics 1-1ST


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    1st printing.

    Story and art by Jeff Ebbeler.

    Izzie can't wait to debut her pet at the county fair. While the other children have brought pigs or chickens, Izzie brought a... Kraken!

    Even though everyone thinks Kraken is big and frightening, he is not. He's like Izzie, sweet and shy. Kraken and Izzie use creativity and humor to win over the crowd in this hilariously adorable comic. The variety of panel styles, speech bubbles, and fonts are all perfect for engaging developing readers.

    Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 40 pages, full color. All Ages

    Cover price $7.99.