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The newest graphic novel in the #1 bestselling series by Dav Pilkey, the author and illustrator of Dog Man!The Cat Kid Comic Club is in crisis! After learning that one of their comics will be published, the baby frogs are filled with anxiety and doubt. How will they get their creative groove back? Will Naomi or Melvin emerge as a leader? Will Flippy convince them to finally straighten up and fly right?The story is hysterical, thought-provoking, and full of action-packed mini-comics: "Frogzilla vs. Mechafrogzilla," "I Am Dr. Fredric Wertham," "Two Birds," and "RoboChubbs." Bestselling author-illustrator Dav Pilkey shows the reader that the best way to influence people is to be open, gentle, and kind. The variety of art styles, paired with Pilkey's trademark storytelling and humor, inspires imagination and innovation for readers of all ages.For more hilarity and heart, dive into the newest graphic novel in the Dog Man series: Dog Man: Twenty Thousand Fleas Under the Sea. And don't forget

A brand-new graphic novel series by Dav Pilkey, the internationally bestselling author and illustrator of the Dog Man and Captain Underpants series.Readers of all ages will unleash their own creativit

Is Dog Man bad to the bone? The canine cop is sent to the pound for a crime he didn't commit! While his pals work to prove his innocence, Dog Man struggles to find his place among dogs and people. Bei

Dog Man and Petey face their biggest challenges yet in the tenth Dog Man book from worldwide bestselling author and illustrator Dav Pilkey.Dog Man is down on his luck, Petey confronts his not so purr-

The sixth book in the New York Times bestselling series that began with Nat Enough!You don't know until you tri...Nat doesn't think she's an athlete, but after a series of painfully embarrassing moments, she's determined to build her confidence and signs up for a triathlon with her best friend, Zoe. As training begins, Nat realizes she's in way over her head, facing so many setbacks and challenges that she wonders why she ever signed up! Can Nat get out of her own way and complete the triathlon, or has she convinced herself that she's not cut out for it and quit?

In DOG MAN: BIG JIM BEGINS, discover the origin of our beloved characters from the Dog Man series as they join forces to stop the Space Cuties from destroying the city. Will the past predict the future for Dog Man and his friends? Will goodness and bravery prevail? Can anything happen if you truly believe?Get ready for another unforgettable book in the #1 worldwide bestselling series from master graphic novelist and award-winning illustrator Dav Pilkey. AND coming soon, the Dog Man movie from DreamWorks Animation and Universal Pictures!For more heartfelt and humorous adventures, join Flippy and Li'l Petey in the Cat Kid Comic Club series. Have fun with creativity with the official coloring book, Dog Man With Love. And don't forget about the series that started it all: Captain Underpants!

我們的狗狗超級英雄再次回歸，《DOG MAN: THE SCARLET SHEDDER》是屢獲殊榮的作者和插畫家Dav Pilkey打造的懸疑又滑稽的第十二部漫畫小說，同時也是全球暢銷書系列的一部分！噴噴！Dog Man 被臭鼬噴到了！泡在番茄汁中後，臭味雖然消失了，但深紅色的痕跡仍然留存。現在被放逐的這位勇敢超級英雄必須努力拯救那些排斥他的市民！對於被迫重返犯罪生活以幫助狗人的彼得來說，目的是否會正當化？當一個全新、前所未見的反派釋放一支人工智能機器人軍隊時，誰將挺身而出？《Dog Man with Love: The Official Coloring Book》為大家帶來更多樂趣和創意。想要更多深入人心的漫畫小說冒險嗎？加入費利普和小彼得在《Cat Kid Comic Club》系列中的冒險吧！別忘了那個開啟一切的系列：《Captain Underpants》！Our canine superhero returns in DOG MAN: THE SCARLET SHEDDER, the suspenseful and hilarious twelfth graphic novel in the #1 worldwide bestselling series by award-winning author and illustrator Dav Pilkey!P.U.! Dog Man got sprayed by a skunk! After being dunked in tomato juice, the stink is gone but the scarlet red color remains. Now exiled, this spunky superhero must struggle to save the citizens who shunned him! Will the ends justify the means for Petey, who's reluctantly pulled back into a life of crime in order to help Dog Man? And who will step forward when an all-new, never-before-seen villain unlea

Enter the rich and fantastical world of Rema in the first installment of this middle-grade graphic novel series with sweeping adventure and light romance!Tabby Simon is determined to learn what happened to her father, who was found dead after researching a tree that leaks a mysterious mist in her neighborhood. She is unexpectedly led to Rema, a distant world of magic and beauty that is periodically invaded by a nearby planet desperate for resources. While Tabby searches for the truth surrounding her father's death, she meets a handsome blue-haired boy named Philip. He has his own dangerous secrets, but he has promised to help Tabby get home. As Tabby learns more about this strange world, she discovers that she is destined for something far greater than she ever could have imagined.

Hot diggity dog! Dog Man is back―and this time he's not alone. The heroic hound with a real nose for justice now has a furry feline sidekick, and together they have a mystery to sniff out! When a new

Write your legend, draw your destiny, and take flight!The legend starts with you!Do you love to draw or write? Do you have your very own dragon stories to tell? In this official Wings of Fire journal,

The Supa Buddies have been working hard to help Dog Man overcome his bad habits. But when his obsessions turn to fears, Dog Man finds himself the target of an all-new supervillain! Meanwhile, Petey th

When a fresh bunch of baddies bust up the town, Dog Man is called into action―and this time he isn't alone. With a cute kitten and a remarkable robot by his side, our heroes must save the day by joini

The next great Dog Man adventure from the worldwide bestselling author and artist Dav Pilkey. You'll howl with laughter!The Supa Buddies bamboozled the baddies, but all's not right in the world. Dog M

Howl with laughter with Dog Man, the internationally bestselling series from Dav Pilkey, the creator of Captain Underpants!Petey the Cat is out of jail, and he has a brand-new lease on life. While Pet

The graphic novel adaptations of the #1 New York Times bestselling Wings of Fire series continue to set the world on fire!Daring mission... or deadly mistake?Winter has been a disappointment to his royal IceWing family his whole life. When his sister, Icicle, runs away from Jade Mountain Academy, fleeing terrible crimes and possibly planning to commit more, Winter knows that they both need a second chance to make things right -- if only he can find her.Winter's new clawmates, Moon, Qibli, and Kinkajou, won't let him make this dangerous journey alone. They don't seem to understand that IceWings, the most superior of all dragon tribes, can fix their own problems. When their search leads the dragonets straight into Queen Scarlet's vicious talons, Winter is grateful to have some help. But even the bravest dragons can't follow him to the Ice Kingdom, where he'll have to face the greatest threat of all: his own family.The #1 New York Times bestselling Wings of Fire series

Caldecott Medalist, National Book Award Winner, and New York Times bestselling creator Dan Santat returns to Sidekicks! This expanded edition includes a brand-new cover and sixteen pages of a never-before-seen epilogue! Suit up for high-octane action and laughs!Captain Amazing, the hometown hero of Metro City, is searching for a sidekick!Heroes near and far are auditioning for the part, but there's four unlikely candidates heating up the competition. A dog, a cat, a hamster, and a chameleon -- the adoring pets of Captain Amazing's alter ego, Harry -- have all been honing their own secret superpowers. Wanting to spend more time with their beloved human, each pet is vying for the coveted role.Meanwhile, Dr. Havoc is back and Captain Amazing can't defeat him on his own, leaving Metro City and its citizens in serious danger. Can the warring pets put their squabbles aside to save the day?!

From New York Times bestselling comic artist Betty Tang comes an extraordinary story filled with humor and heart about three kids living on their own as undocumented new immigrants, inspired by the author's childhood experiences as a parachute kid.Ten-year-old Feng Li Lin is so excited for her family's first trip to the United States! Their amazing whirlwind tour of Los Angeles--including Disneyland and meeting Mickey Mouse!--is sure to make her the envy of her friends back home. But after an action-packed two weeks, she and her siblings--16-year-old sister, Jia Xi, and 14-year-old brother, Ke Gang--learn that they will remain indefinitely in California while first their father and then their mother returns to Taiwan. ​​​​​​​Suddenly Feng Li and her siblings are thrust into an alien world where even the local Chinese restaurant tastes nothing like home and the fear of being discovered by Immigration become a daily reality. As they navigate a new school, new names, a new language, and m

A companion to the New York Times bestselling series that began with Nat Enough!Clubs, group activities, sports -- they've never really been Nat's thing. She prefers playing with her pets, hanging with her friends, and drawing in her sketchbook. But this year, students are required to participate in an extracurricular activity. Flo tries her hand at puppetry, Zoe makes the volleyball team, and Nat dabbles with all sorts of activities, but nothing seems to be a good fit. While her friends are busy with other commitments, Nat's feeling left behind and more alone than ever. But when she meets a new student who's having the same difficulty finding a club, they decide to create one together. Could this be the solution to Natalie's dilemma, or are bigger problems yet to come?

The Cat Kid Comic Club is deep in discovery in the newest graphic novel in the hilarious and heartwarming worldwide bestselling series by Dav Pilkey, the author and illustrator of Dog Man.The comic club is going in all different directions! Naomi, Melvin, and siblings are each trying to find their purpose. Naomi has an idea to get rich quick that causes a lot of commotion and emotion. And when faced with rejections, the friends try and try again to stay true to their vision. To top it off, a surprise visitor comes to class to stir things up. Will a desire for money and power cloud Naomi's purpose? Is it quitting time? Will the club ever be the same?The hilarity is nonstop as the baby frogs navigate sibling relationships, follow their path, and create art -- with purpose! Featured as stories-within-the-story, the mini comics showcase each baby frog's perspective and individual art style.In this groundbreaking graphic novel series, award-winning author and illustrator Dav Pilkey uses a v

Praise for The Sewer Rat Stink:"Fresh, funny, and fast-paced. The free-style artwork and anything-goes story will make kids want to write and draw their own books!" -Dav PilkeyThis is Geronimo Stilton

The third volume in the poignant and sweet Heartstopper series, featuring beautiful two-color artwork Charlie didn't think Nick could ever like him back, but now they're officially boyfriends. Nick has even found the courage to come out to his mom. But coming out isn't something that happens just once, and Nick and Charlie try to figure out when to tell their friends that they're dating. Not being out to their classmates gets even harder during a school trip to Paris. As Nick and Charlie's feelings get more serious, they'll need each other more than ever.

Monster brothers Wolfie, Jackson, and Roy are in for some serious competition when the gigantic corporation, Happy Leaf, moves into their hometown of Oak Hollow and wants to buy their pizza parlor. Bu

Mr. Wolf's students are settling into their new classroom, and Randy, Aziza, and Margot realize they have some questions:What happened to Aziza's favorite Frisbee?Is the girls' bathroom really haunted

Cat Kid Comic ClubLi'l Petey貓及21隻青蛙寶寶們來創作漫畫，看他們在過程中想出甚麼無俚頭的點子，創造出甚麼精彩的故事情節，也一同在不斷嘗試、失敗過後繼續進步努力！Cat Kid Comic Club #2: PerspectivesLi'l Petey貓漫畫小教室再開，這次21隻小青蛙各自都有自己的想法，有人互看不順眼，有人跟手足的看法大不同。究竟他們能不能團結合作、相互尊重呢？幽默爆笑的情節，讓人捧腹大笑的同時又能體會彼此尊重的重要性。Cat Kid Comic Club #3: On PurposeThe comic club is going in all different directions! Naomi, Melvin, and siblings are each trying to find their purpose. Naomi has an idea to get rich quick that causes a lot of commotion and emotion. And when faced with rejections, the friends try and try again to stay true to their vision. To top it off, a surprise visitor comes to class to stir things up. Will a desire for money and power cloud Naomi's purpose? Is it quitting time? Will the club ever be the same?Cat Kid Comic Club 4: CollaborationsThe Cat Kid Comic Club learns to collaborate in this creative, funny, and insightful graphic novel by Dav Pilkey, the author and illustrator of Dog Man.Excitement and imagination run wild as Naomi, Melvin, Poppy, Gilbert, Curly

Praise for Slime for Dinner: Fresh, funny, and fast-paced. The free-style artwork and anything-goes story will make kids want to write and draw their own books!-Dav PilkeyA new ride is opening at Luna Park! Every mouse in New Mouse City has come for the grand opening. But the rides keep breaking down, and everything is going wrong. Can Geronimo and his friends figure out who is sabotaging the opening of the Train of Terror?

From the creator of the horror video game sensation Five Nights at Freddy's comes this pulse-pounding graphic novel adaptation of the bestselling trilogy's thrilling conclusion!What really happened to Charlie? It's the question that John can't seem to shake, along with the nightmares of Charlie's seeming death and miraculous reappearance. John just wants to forget the whole terrifying saga of Freddy Fazbear's Pizza, but the past isn't so easily buried.Meanwhile, there's a new animatronic pizzeria opening in Hurricane, along with a new rash of kidnappings that feel all too familiar. Bound together by their childhood loss, John reluctantly teams up with Jessica, Marla, and Carlton to solve the case and find the missing children. Along the way, they'll unravel the twisted mystery of what really happened to Charlie, and the haunting legacy of her father's creations.Told through delightfully scary artwork from artist Diana Camero, and with even more horror than ever before, fans won't want

A gripping graphic novel adaptation of Lauren Tarshis's bestselling I Survived the Attack of the Grizzlies, 1967, with text adapted by Georgia Ball and art by Berat Pekmezci.No grizzly has ever killed a human in Glacier National Park before... until tonight. Eleven-year-old Melody Vega and her family come to Glacier every year. Mel loves it here ― the beautiful landscapes and wildlife make it easy to forget her real-world troubles. But this year is different. With Mom gone, every moment in the park is a reminder of the past.Then Mel comes face-to-face with a mighty grizzly. She knows basic bear safety: Don't turn your back. Don't make any sudden movements. And most importantly: Don't run.That last one is the hardest for Mel; she's been running from her problems all her life. If she wants to survive tonight, she'll have to find the courage to face her fear.Based on the real-life grizzly attacks of 1967, this bold graphic novel tells the story of one of the most tragic seasons in the his

A brand-new Baby-sitters Club graphic novel adapted by Eisner-nominated artist Chan Chau!Kristy's mom got remarried and their family moved to the ritzy neighborhood across town. The other members of T

Best friends Bunbun and Bonbon discover their superhero alter egos in this adorable series from Graphix Chapters.For best friends Bunbun and Bonbon, it’s the perfect day -- until a rainstorm spoils th

Mrs. Jeepers may -- or may not -- be a vampire in this funny and spooky series from Graphix Chapters.The third graders at Bailey Elementary are so hard to handle that all of their teachers have quit.

Get a jumpstart on Pre-K in this handy on-the-go workbook with wipe-clean pages and a pen from Scholastic Early Learners!Wipe Clean Workbooks: Pen Control encourages children to practice their writing

Praise for The Sewer Rat Stink:"Fresh, funny, and fast-paced. The free-style artwork and anything-goes story will make kids want to write and draw their own books!" -Dav PilkeyA stinky smell is taking

Katia and Victoria are sisters and scholarship students at a private boarding school. While Victoria tries to fit in, Katia is unapologetic about her quirks, even though their classmates tease her. Af

It's been a long, crazy trip around the world. Now the duo is back in their beloved forest, and Bird wants to throw a party! But Squirrel isn't in the mood to celebrate. His house needs a good clea

From Eisner Award-winning author Aron Nels Steinke comes a heartfelt and funny middle-grade graphic novel about friendship, anxiety, and expressing yourself.Middle school was supposed to be a fresh start for Mira, who struggles to speak in class even though she can speak at home without a problem. She didn't used to have anxiety speaking--and she used to have friends. Now, her former best friend Chloe is her worst enemy, and Mira's only solace is making videos for her secret stop-motion animation channel. But when Chloe's mom has to travel for a family emergency, Mira is horrified to learn that her family has volunteered to let Chloe stay with them. When it feels like everything is going wrong, will Mira ever find her voice?

The graphic novel adaptations of the #1 New York Times bestselling Wings of Fire series continue to set the world on fire!Peril has been loyal to Queen Scarlet, who used her fatal firescales to kill countless dragons in the SkyWing arena. Now, Peril is loyal to Clay, the only dragonet who has ever been her friend. So when Scarlet threatens Jade Mountain Academy, Peril sets off to find her former queen, stop her, and save the day, no matter what it takes.There's just one problem: a strangely persistent SeaWing, Turtle, insists on coming along, too. Turtle is worried about his friends, who left to search for Scarlet and haven't returned. Peril is worried that she might accidentally burn Turtle -- or burn him on purpose, for being so annoying -- and frustrated that she keeps saying and doing the wrong things. She can't escape her firescales, and she can't escape her reputation as the deadliest dragon in Pyrrhia.So when she's offered a chance to trade everything for a new life, Peril has t

Another graphic novel in this fun series spin-off of The Baby-sitters Club, featuring Kristy's little stepsister!Karen is having her first sleepover! She and her friends are going to tell spooky stories, bake cookies, and raid the refrigerator.But then Karen and Nancy get into a big fight, and Karen doesn't want Nancy to come to her party. A new girl, Pamela, comes instead and she isn't any fun. What is Karen going to do?

The New York Times bestselling SUNNY series continues as Sunny finds herself in the spotlight in a competition unlike any other...Sunny is starting to understand the ins and outs of middle school... but she still feels more out than in. It's about classes or homework, really. No, it's the fact that most kids have a thing they do outside of class. Like football or track or cheerleading. Sunny isn't quarterback material, and her cheer attempts are... not the best. So what can she do?When Sunny's friend Arun says he wants to start a debate club, she's not really sure what he means. Isn't debate just... arguing? Sunny's never had a problem with arguing. Arun and the advisor show her there's more to it than that -- there's also teamwork, and research, and being able to speak up in front of judges. Some of the debates are fun ones -- which is the best candy? Is peanut butter a force for evil or a force for good? But when the debate club starts to be a success, Sunny realizes she won't just b

From #1 New York Times bestselling author Alan Gratz (Refugee, Ground Zero) comes an all-new, original Captain America graphic novel!In this thrilling historical adventure set during World War II, Steve Rogers (AKA Captain America) and his young sidekick, Bucky Barnes, encounter threat like none they've ever seen -- a Ghost Army. The dead of this war and wars past are coming back to life, impervious to bullets, flames, or anything else the Allies can throw at them. The armies rise from the ground in the night and seem to disappear without a trace.How can Cap and Buck fight something that's already dead? And just what does the mysterious Baron Mordo--sitting in his castle atop nearby Wundagore Mountain--have to do with this?Award-winning, #1 New York Times bestselling author Alan Gratz merges the worlds of historical fiction and super hero comics in this one-of-a-kind graphic novel that is sure to be met with major enthusiasm from fans of all ages.

Leon is an ordinary kid who becomes extraordinary when he fights a supervillain to save his school!In the city where Leon lives, superheroes -- and supervillains -- are commonplace. So how does an ordinary kid like Leon, who has no superpowers himself, become the superhero he wants to be? When all his classmates suddenly become obsessed with a new phone app that turns them into zombies, Leon gets his chance to prove that using his brain and following his heart can save the day.Equal parts New Kid and The Incredibles, the first graphic novel in this action-packed, heartfelt, and joyously funny series by Jamar Nicholas reminds readers that when it comes to being a hero, you just need to believe in yourself.