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Author
Series
Bad guys (Aaron Blabey) volume 2
Publisher
Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
2017.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Still yearning to be seen as heroes, Wolf, Shark, Snake, and Piranha set out to rescue ten thousand chickens from a high-tech cage farm--but one unexpected problem is Mr. Snake himself, also known as "The Chicken Swallower.".
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
Understanding someone who belongs to another species can be transformative. No one knows this better than author, naturalist, and adventurer Sy Montgomery. To research her books, Sy has traveled the world and encountered some of the planet's rarest and most beautiful animals. From tarantulas to tigers, Sy's life continually intersects with and is informed by the creatures she meets. This restorative memoir reflects on the personalities and quirks...
Author
Language
English
Description
"Gracie loves snorkeling! She loves it so much, she convinces her parents to let her plan a family vacation to Roatán, Honduras, where they can all snorkel together. She even makes a new friend there. Now, if only her irritating little brother would leave her alone, everything would be perfect. Then Gracie hurts her leg, and all her carefully made plans start to come apart. Worse still, she learns the reef itself is in serious danger. Gracie wants...
Publisher
BOOM! Studios
Pub. Date
2022
Language
English
Description
A 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.
Series
Love (graphic novels) volume 1
Publisher
Oni Press
Pub. Date
2017
Language
English
Description
"Visually, the book is a marvel, with panel after panel of Bertolucci's gorgeous palette of jungle greens disrupted by the tiger's distinctive orange blaze. The other animals are beautifully rendered, and the storytelling has the feeling of an animated film."--Publisher's Weekly (Starred Review)"Visually eloquent story . . . "--School Library JournalA day in the life of the king of the jungle, this lavishly illustrated story follows a single majestic...
Publisher
Oni Press
Pub. Date
2017
Language
English
Description
Life in the primordial swamps of prehistoric Earth was a daily trial of survival, especially for the smaller dinosaurs just trying to get by without being trampled, attacked, or eaten. Not even the biggest beasts were safe, as there always seemed to be an even bigger threat looming on the horizon. This exciting tale, written by Frederic Brremaud, is told without narration or dialogue, conveyed entirely through the beautiful illustrations of Federico...
Publisher
Capstone
Pub. Date
2024
Language
English
Description
Anthony begins his day at home with nothing but his colored pencils to keep him company. Soon an animal visitor arrives and then so does another one. Then more and more and more. What will happen when Mom sees the wildlife in the house? Find out in this wordless graphic novel in which the artwork brings the story to life.
Publisher
Oni Press
Pub. Date
2017
Language
English
Description
The third volume in the lavishly illustrated series of wildlife graphic novels, each following a single central animal through an adventurous day in their natural environment. Each tale depicts genuine natural behavior through the dramatic lens of Disney-esque storytelling, like a nature documentary in illustration. Both heartwarming and heartbreaking, this volume focuses on a solitary Lion as it wanders the plains of Africa, handling the daily hunt,...
10) Love: The Fox
Series
Love (graphic novels) volume 2
Publisher
Oni Press
Pub. Date
2017
Language
English
Description
"Visually lavish and unforgettable."--Kirkus"While the plot, such as it is, is engaging, the real star here is the luminous artwork, which features vivid, realistic animals in alarming peril. The astonishing destruction is both chaotic and gorgeous."--BooklistSecond in the celebrated series of wildlife graphic novels, author Frederic Brremaud and illustrator Federico Bertolucci turn their lens on a northeastern woodland setting to follow a single...
Publisher
BOOM! Studios
Language
English
Description
It is the aftermath of a long war, in a world of constant winter. An intelligence spy from the Resistance - the rabbit, Hardin - steals secret information from a military base of the Regime. His actions set off a chain of events that reverberates through the ranks of both sides, touching everyone from Pavel the crow to Giles the goat, from the highest-ranking officials to the smallest orphaned child. When the snow finally settles, who will be the...
Publisher
Scout Comics
Pub. Date
2023
Language
English
Description
A special one-shot introducing everyone's new favorite monsters! What happens when ordinary monsters find themselves in life's, awkward situations? They call their friends for help. The Adventures of Byron is an all-ages story about just that: friends helping friends, even if the odds are stacked against them! Join Byron, Oswald and Paxton - three monsters with different personalities who all rely on each other no matter what hair-brained idea each...
13) Inkblot Vol 1
Publisher
Image Comics Inc
Pub. Date
2022
Language
English
Description
A powerful sorceress must attempt to correct her greatest mistakethe creation of a magical cat that can travel through time, space, and the seven realms of reality. The cat threatens to unravel the fabric of the universe, doesnt care, and just wont listen! Collects INKBLOT #1-6
14) Al Dente
Publisher
Silver Sprocket
Pub. Date
2023
Language
English
Description
Al Dente is a very bad dog. He wants your unconditional love, adoration, and attentionand obviously, he deserves it. Why would you even ask that? It's not like you're so perfect!
A hilarious and caustic comic about stubbornly refusing to grow and dragging the haters down with you.
Publisher
Dark Horse
Pub. Date
2016
Language
English
Description
A carton of hate. A wedge of spite. A comic book of idiotic genius. The Eisner Award-winning dairy duo returns in this deluxe edition collecting every single stupid Milk and Cheese comic ever made from 1989 to 2010, along with a sh*t ton of supplemental awesomeness. This has everything you need! Don't judge it--love it! Or else!
* Look for brand-new stories by Evan Dorkin in upcoming Dark Horse Presents issues!
* "Evan's calcium-rich creations are...
16) Mutts Playtime
Publisher
Andrews McMeel
Pub. Date
2015
Language
English
Description
This Mutts collection contains a year's worth of color Sunday strips and black-and-white daily strips that mingle with impromptu splash pages highlighting McDonnell's imaginative artwork. Sketched in McDonnell's distinctive style, this emotive Mutts collection follows the day-to-day exploits of the cat and dog duo, Mooch and Earl. Whether they are contemplating the cosmos or curling in for a much-needed nap, these two lighthearted pals remind us of...
Publisher
Fantagraphics
Pub. Date
2023
Language
English
Description
Once upon a time, there were two cats: one black, one white, who were always squabbling over which one was prettier. One day, their curiosity gets the better of them and they jump into buckets of paint to change color. After some playful chaos, they soon learn their lesson and rekindle their friendship. Writer Ayin Hillels bouncy rhymes and artist Shimrit Elkanatis charming drawings combine into a work of comics in a childrens book format.
Publisher
IDW
Pub. Date
2022
Language
English
Description
Youre telling me this pirate is a penguin?? Thats not all, buddy. This ninja is a chicken. And in their THIRD ridiculous book together, theyre even funnier than ever! Your favorite Flightless Fighting Friends, those Bouncy Battle Birds are back! They never left! Theyve been standing right behind you this whole time! But in a fun way, not a creepy way. Dont turn around. Or do! Im not the boss of you. PIRATE PENGUIN VS NINJA CHICKEN (BOOK 3): MACARONI...
19) Puke Banter
Publisher
Silver Sprocket
Pub. Date
2023
Language
English
Description
Someone whose name rhymes with Pink Panther has puked at the bus stop, and no one is going to clean it up. Thankfully, nature finds a way. A Gnartoons mini-comic by James the Stanton, presented in brilliant neon!
Publisher
Europe Comics
Pub. Date
2023
Language
English
Description
Life lessons dispensed by a rabbit who's no dummy. Boni is a cute, sweet, innocent little rabbit living in a hostile world. His best friend Milo can hardly see and is kind of an idiot, forever hitting on Brigitte, a she-rabbit who openly despises him. His nemesis, Bruno, has only one means of expression: punching people in the face (especially Boni). His grandpa is a sadistic, contemptuous old grump. His babysitter, Ms. Popo, was awarded the prize...
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