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First in Series

First books mean first adventures! These graphic novels for early readers mix fun stories with bold illustrations that leap off the page. From giggles to big adventures, each series opener is designed to spark curiosity, build confidence, and inspire a lifelong love of reading.

Narwhal: Unicorn of the Sea! (A Narwhal and Jelly Book #1) by Ben Clanton

Narwhal: Unicorn of the Sea! (A Narwhal and Jelly Book #1)

Ben Clanton

“The most lovable duo since Frog and Toad.” —Dav Pilkey, bestselling creator of Dog Man and Captain Underpants

The funny and adorable New York Times bestselling kids graphic novel series starring happy-go-lucky, waffle-loving Narwhal and somewhat cynical sidekick, Jelly.

In this hilarious 1st book, Narwhal gets lost but finds a new best friend in Jelly. Includes bonus fun facts!

Narwhal is a happy-go-lucky narwhal. Jelly is a no-nonsense jellyfish. The two might not...

Super Detectives! (Simon and Chester Book #1) by Cale Atkinson

Super Detectives! (Simon and Chester Book #1)

Cale Atkinson

A ghost and a kid team up to solve mysteries and kick butt! A hilarious new graphic novel series for fans of Bad Guys and Dog Man.

Welcome to the world of Simon and Chester, ghost and boy duo extraordinaire.
They like to kick butt and take names.
They don't like chores.
They are best friends.
And they are about to solve the MYSTERY OF A LIFETIME.
(Oh, and eat some snacks probably.)

Join Simon and Chester...

Cabin Head and Tree Head (Cabin Head and Tree Head, Book #1) by Scott Campbell

Cabin Head and Tree Head (Cabin Head and Tree Head, Book #1)

Scott Campbell

"Hahahahahahahaha" —Jon Klassen, Caldecott medalist and New York Times bestselling author-illustrator of THE SKULL

"I laughed my head off!" —Ben Clanton, Eisner Award winner and New York Times bestselling author-illustrator of NARWHAL AND JELLY

HELLO, READER HEADS! Jump headfirst into the wonderfully off-the-wall world of renowned creator Scott Campbell, in this goofy, good-natured graphic novel series featuring a best friend duo like no other! It's Frog and Toad meets Bill and Ted...

Buns Gone Bad (Fluffle Bunnies, Book 1) by Anna Humphrey, Irma Kniivila

Buns Gone Bad (Fluffle Bunnies, Book 1)

Anna Humphrey, Irma Kniivila

For fans of The Bad Guys series, this is the origin story of the terrifying group known as The Fluffle: three bad-bunny kingpins. A brand-new graphic novel chapter book series for ages 6 to 9.

This story starts, as stories often do, with a tragedy.

Three bunnies are left without their mother when she goes off to Brazil to learn jiujitsu.

The bunnies, Flop, Biggie and Boingy, learn some hard truths about life...

Pluto Rocket: New in Town (Pluto Rocket #1) by Paul Gilligan

Pluto Rocket: New in Town (Pluto Rocket #1)

Paul Gilligan

Meet Pluto Rocket, a friendly alien, and Joe Pidge, a wise-cracking pigeon, in the first book of this hilarious new early graphic novel series, for fans of Narwhal and Jelly and Pizza and Taco!

Joe Pidge, not just a pigeon but also the stylish king of the neighborhood, is bobbing his way down the street one day when, all of a sudden, Pluto Rocket enters the scene. It turns out, Pluto...

Mad About Meatloaf (Weenie Featuring Frank and Beans Book #1) by Maureen Fergus, Alexandra Bye

Mad About Meatloaf (Weenie Featuring Frank and Beans Book #1)

Maureen Fergus, Alexandra Bye

Meet Weenie, a meatloaf-obsessed wiener dog, and his best friends Frank and Beans in this hilarious early graphic novel for fans of Narwhal and Jelly and The Bad Guys.

Weenie loves his human, Bob. He loves his guinea pig friend, Beans, and his cat friend, Frank. He loves naps, adventures and sharing. In fact, Weenie loves pretty much everything (except the mail carrier).

But the thing Weenie loves and desires more...

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