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New Spring 2015 Titles: More Philemon! More mythology! Plus new books about the New York City subway, earthworms, and the beloved Benjamin Bear! .................................................................................. Page 4

Backlist ......................................................................................................................................... Page 9

TOON into Reading Paperbacks .................................................................................................. Page 17

TABLE OF CONTENTS

• 200–300 EASY SIGHT WORDS • SHORT SENTENCES

• OFTEN ONE CHARACTER • SINGLE TIME FRAME OR THEME • 1–2 PANELS PER PAGE

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• STORY ARC WITH FEW CHARACTERS IN A SMALL WORLD • 1–4 PANELS PER PAGE

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• BROAD WORLDS WITH SHIFTS IN TIME AND PLACE • 800+ WORDS IN LONG SENTENCES

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• RICH LITERARY VOCABULARY • 1800-4000 WORDS

• INCLUDE INDEX, GLOSSARY, HISTORICAL REFERENCE, AND/OR BIBLIOGRAPHY

comics and visual narrative for advanced readers

BENJAMIN BEAR IN

BRAIN STORMS!BY PHILIPPE COUDRAY

FULL COLOR HARDCOVER6” X 9” 44 PAGES US$12.95

978-1-935179-82-5 LC: 2014028851

AGES 4 - 8 • GRADES 1 - 3LEXILE LEVEL: TBD GUIDED READING LEVEL: TBD

FREE COMMON CORE GUIDE AVAILABLE AT TOON-BOOKS.COM

april 2015

The out-of-this-world outlook of a down-to-earth bear! Benjamin Bear can always surprise his friends, whether it’s by walking on his hands during a snowstorm or by using a tree as a parachute. His zany approach to life has earned him two Eisner Award nominations and bestseller status among kids everywhere. French star author Philippe Coudray continues to delight readers by bending the rules of common sense and breaking the laws of physics.

PHILIPPE COUDRAY loves drawing comics, and his many children’s books are often used in the schools of his home country of France. His work was chosen by students to win the prestigious Angoulême Prix des Écoles.

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THE SILLY LOGICOF A SERIOUS BEAR

BENJAMIN BEARin FUZZY THINKING

HC: 978-1-935179-12-2SC: 978-1-935179-25-2

BENJAMIN BEARin BRIGHT IDEAS

HC: 978-1-935179-22-1

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LOST IN NYC: A SUBWAY ADVENTUREBY NADJA SPIEGELMAN AND SERGIO GARCÍA SÁNCHEZ

april 2015

FULL COLOR HARDCOVER7.75” X 10” 52 PAGES US$16.95

978-1-935179-81-8 LC: 2014028852



Pablo’s first day in a New York City school quickly goes off the rails during a field trip to the Empire State Building. Pablo accidentally gets on the wrong train, but with help from a new friend and from the city itself, he soon is on the fast track to becoming a local. This story—which features maps, archival photos, and fascinating facts—will help readers explore the subway without leaving their seats. It brings all the bustle and beauty of NYC to young readersaround the world.

STRONG POINTS

• Strong cross-over markets: perfect for every bookstore’s travel/New York section and a great fit for any specialty account, such as museums and newsstands.

• The perfect addition to school CCSS Collections that support in-depth study of Informational Text/ Realist Fiction, Diverse Character Stories, Character Education, and Graphic Novels for Grades 3-6

• Accompanying TOON into Reading CCSS-Aligned Lesson Plan and Activity Sheet


NADJA SPIEGELMAN is the Eisner-nominated author of the Zig & Wikki series of science comics for young children. A native New Yorker, she prides herself on important subway know-how such as where to stand to get a seat and how to sleep without missing her stop. SERGIO GARCÍA SÁNCHEZ is one of Spain’s most celebrated experimental cartoonists.

ALL THE BUSTLEAND BEAUTY OF NYC!

SPANISH EDITION ALSO AVAILABLEHC: 978-1-935179-85-6

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WE DIG WORMS!BY KEVIN MCCLOSKEY

FULL COLOR HARDCOVER9” X 6” 40 PAGES US$12.95

978-1-935179-80-1 LC: 2014028775

AGES 3 - 8 • GRADES K - 2LEXILE LEVEL: TBD

GUIDED READING LEVEL: TBD


What do worms do all day? How do they see? And why are they so cold and squishy? Find out by going on an underground tour through the hidden world of earthworms. Kevin McCloskey’s book even shows readers what’s happening inside a worm’s body— brain, crop, gizzard, and more. The book takes young readers from “ew!” to “wow!” as they learn about the different ways worms work hard to help the earth. Kids may pick up many of the life science lessons contained here on their first read, but they’ll return to We Dig Worms! again and again to rediscover its story. Deceptively simple, humble yet charming, this little book reaches surprising depths...just like, well, a worm!

KEVIN MCCLOSKEY who teaches illustration at Kutztown University in Pennsylvania made this book for his wife, Mama Patt, who asked for a funny worm book to read at the library.

STRONG POINTS:

• To make a point about recycling, the author/artist painted the book with gouache on recycled brown bags.

• Author/artist can be booked for school visits with a bucket of live worms.

• The perfect comic to include in STEM, Animal Life, and Informational Text classroom library collections

• Doubles as a read aloud book with toddlers and a book young children can begin to read on their own

• Accompanying TOON into Reading online resources including CCSS-Aligned Lesson Plan and Activity Sheet

Giggle and learn with a book that’sas informative as it is silly!

PERFECT FOREARTH DAY!

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Frédéric Othon Aristidès (1913–2013), known as FRED, is one of France’s most influential and revered cartoonists. In the sixties, Fred co-founded Hara-Kiri, the leading satirical publication of the May ’69 movement. “Philémon,” his story for young readers, was first published in Pilote in 1972 by René Goscinny, the author of the Astérix series.

STRONG POINTS

• The Wild Piano is the second installment of a critically acclaimed French series, now translated into English for the first time.

• Strong cross-over markets: a great addition to bookstores that specialize in the visual arts, whether university, museum, fine art or pop culture.

• Bibliography and Index provide literary and historical reference for characters and objects found in Philemon’s culturally-rich fantasy world.


THE WILD PIANO: A PHILEMON ADVENTUREBY FRED


978-1-935179-83-2 LC: 2014028860



A-T-L-A-N-T-I-C! Just imagine all the magic those letters on a map might hold. Young dreamer Philemon discovers that each letter is actually an island, which he can reach through a well on his father’s farm! In this new adventure, Phil must return to the islands to find the friend he left behind. His journey takes him on a new path, going deeper into those eight letters than he ever dreamed. What surprises await him on the mysterious island of “N”? One of France’s most beloved comic book series is now in English for the first time. Discover a fantasy world as original as Alice’s Wonderland, as richly imagined as Little Nemo’s Slumberland, and as exciting to explore as Oz.

CAST AWAY ON THE LETTER A:a PHILEMON ADVENTUREHC: 978-1-935179-63-4

“MIND EXPANDING READING!”- JON SCIESZKA 7

JUNE 2015

YVAN POMMAUX is a beloved children’s book author in France who is known for his detailed research and illustration style. In 1995, he was awarded the prestigious Grand Prix de la Ville de Paris. Three schools have been named after him as a testament to the joy and educational appeal of his work for children.

STRONG POINTS

• Orpheus in the Underworld is the second installment of a critically acclaimed French Series, now translated into English for the first time.

• Character Cards, Bibliography, and Index provide literary and historical reference for characters and objects found in ancient Greek Mythology.


ORPHEUS IN THE UNDERWORLDBY YVAN POMMAUX

A JOURNEY TOANCIENT GREECE



978-1-935179-84-9 LC: 2014028862



Son of a muse, the young musician Orpheus has everything: talent, beauty, courage, love. Then, in a moment, everything is lost. His bride Eurydice is killed in a terrible accident on their wedding night. Armed only with his lyre, Orpheus enters the desolate Underworld, where no mortal has ever gone before. He’s determined to achieve the impossible— bring his wife back to life, restore their happiness, and ensure he’s never in danger of losing her again. This gorgeous book retells the tragedy of Orpheus and Eurydice in a way newly relatable to young readers. Through its epic illustrations and captivating, carefully researched text, it earns its place in the canon.

THESEUS AND THE MINOTAURHC: 978-1-935179-61-0

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—FORBIDDEN PLANET INTERNATIONAL

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“AN EXCELLENT RESOURCE FOR A MODERN EARLY READER, TIPPY AND THE NIGHT PARADE

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THAT GLORIOUSLY DANCESFROM ONE PAGE TO THE NEXT.”

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TO BE REREAD ALMOST IMMEDIATELY.”

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“Gather together some of the great cartoonists of this new millenium and you get these easy reads in a fun, colorful format.”

—Elizabeth Bird, New York Public Library

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FINDING IN PENELOPE’S EXPERIENCES SOMETHING THAT SPEAKS TO THEIR OWN HEARTS...

AN UNUSUAL AND UNIQUE CHOICEFOR ALL LIBRARIES.”

—SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL

A TRIP TO THE BOTTOM OF THE WORLD WITH MOUSE

by Frank Viva

There’s so much to see at the bottom of the world! Join a young explorer and his best friend, Mouse, on a sea journey to Antarctica, where they make new friends with penguins and a whale – and have all kinds of fun. As kids TOON into Reading, they will want to circle back to this magical world again and again.

TIPPY AND THE NIGHT PARADEby Lilli Carré

When Tippy wakes up, there’s a peacock in her bedroom, a bird in her hair, and mice dancing on the headboard... Yet all Tippy remembers is falling asleep. In her first book for children, award-winning cartoonist Lilli Carré takes Tippy on a nocturnal adventure up a mountain, down a hole, and back home for endless bedtime enjoyment.

$12.95 978-1-935179-19-1 LC: 2011049499LEXILE LEVEL: BR GUIDED READING LEVEL: E

$12.95 978-1-935179-57-3 LC: 2013024863LEXILE LEVEL: 240L GUIDED READING LEVEL: J

HEARTSby Thereza Rowe

When Penelope the Fox drops her heart into the sea, she’s swept off on a perilous journey dodging sharks and royal cat-guards, until a cartwheeling chicken leads her to the garden of lost things.

Young readers will fall in love with Thereza Rowe’s bold and playful designs. And as they follow Penelope (and her heart!), they will learn what is truly precious.

$12.95 978-1-935179-59-7 LC: 2013024862LEXILE LEVEL: BR GUIDED READING LEVEL: G

BARRY’S BEST BUDDYby Renée French

What’s waiting for Barry at the end of the walk? The ridiculous hat his friend Polarhog forces on him? No, that’s only a distraction from the real surprise! Kids will crack up over this funny friendship and be all the more moved by the book’s genuinely poignant ending. This book is a treat for beginning readers to read aloud with a grown-up or all on their own!

$12.95 978-1-9351-7921-4 LC: 2012022896LEXILE LEVEL: GN 60 GUIDED READING LEVEL: J

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“NEW READERS WILL ENJOY READING THIS AGAIN AND AGAIN, NOTICING DETAILS LAYERED WITHIN THE ILLUSTRATIONS AND THE HUMOR.”

—GREAT KID BOOKS

★ BANK STREET BOOK OF THE YEAR


★ WINNER OF THE WHITE RAVEN AWARD

★ PUBLISHERS WEEKLY BEST CHILDREN’S PICTURE BOOKS OF 2008

★ THEODOR SEUSS GEISEL HONOR BOOK

★ SLJ BEST COMIC FOR KIDS

★ MONARCH AWARD WINNER

★ ALSC GRAPHIC NOVEL READING LIST

“ENJOY THE SIMPLE BUT DYNAMITE GRAPHICS FROM AGNÈS ROSENSTIEHL.

IT’S AS IF TINTIN HAD GONE TO PRESCHOOL.”

—CHICAGO TRIBUNE

★ PUBLISHERS WEEKLYBEST CHILDREN’S PICTURE BOOKS OF 2008

“ANOTHER WINSOME BEGINNING COMIC FROM TOON THAT BALANCES THE PRACTICAL

WITH THE PLEASURABLE AND IS ITSELF AN OBJECT TO BE SAVORED.”

—BOOKLIST

★ CYBILS AWARD NOMINEE


CHICK & CHICKIE PLAY ALL DAY!

by Claude Ponti

Chick and Chickie love to play in their very own way, whether scaring each other silly or tickling the letter A. The fast-paced and zany narrative by Claude Ponti, one of the world’s most beloved children’s book authors, will instantly delight early readers, tease them with witty asides, and just as surely turn reading into play.

$12.95 978-1-935179-14-6 LC: 2011026764LEXILE LEVEL: GN 270 GUIDED READING LEVEL: E

JACK AND THE BOXby art spiegelman

Jack just got a new toy full of surprises. Each time the box pops open, there’s a new and bigger surprise. Is it a silly toy, a scary toy...or something else entirely? With a limited vocabulary and unlimited imagination, art spiegelman applies his out-of-the-box thinking to a book that has all the fun of a Jack-in-the-box.

$12.95 978-0-9799238-3-8 LC: 2007910340LEXILE LEVEL: GN 100 GUIDED READING LEVEL: G

LITTLE MOUSE GETS READYby Jeff Smith

There’s lots to do before Little Mouse is ready to go visit the barn. Will he master all the intricacies of getting dressed, from snaps and buttons to Velcro and tail holes? Eisner Award-winning cartoonist Jeff Smith and his determined Little Mouse reveal all the smallest pleasures of this daily task.

$12.95 978-1-935179-01-6 LC: 2008055403LEXILE LEVEL: GN 160 GUIDED READING LEVEL: F

SILLY LILLY AND THE FOUR SEASONS

by Agnès Rosenstiehl

Lilly is a spunky little girl who delights in the unexpected pleasures of each season. In this charming and subtle book by one of France’s premier children’s book authors, Lilly captures a child’s sense of wonder in five whimsical episodes that cycle through the calendar from Spring back to Spring again.


SILLY LILLY in WHAT WILL I BE TODAY?

by Agnès Rosenstiehl

No job is too tough for Silly Lilly: first she’s a cook, then an acrobat, then a city planner...Agnès Rosenstiehl’s spunky heroine, one of France’s most beloved children’s book characters, takes on a new role every day of the week. Lilly’s unstoppable antics are bound to spark young readers’ imaginations.


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★ WILL EISNER COMIC INDUSTRY AWARD NOMINEE

“Hayes’ sense of the bouncing rhythms of children’s play,

grasp of sibling social dynamics in true-to-life scenarios, and

especially his adorably huggable, crayon-colored characters have made him the standard-bearer

of early-reader comics.”—Booklist




BENNY AND PENNY in LIGHTS OUT!

by Geoffrey Hayes

It’s nearly time for lights out but Benny and Penny just can’t settle down. The moon has gone missing, there’s a flashlight to play with, Benny can’t sleep without his favorite pirate hat—and he left it inside the spooky backyard playhouse!

Geoffrey Hayes’ loveable mice are about to find out just how many adventures can be packed in before bedtime.

$12.95978-1-935179-20-7

LC: 2011050927

LEXILE LEVEL: GN 170 GUIDED READING

LEVEL: H

“HAYES HAS CREATED A GRAPHIC NOVEL THAT IS

INVITING, RELATABLE, BUT, MOST IMPORTANTLY, FUN.”

★ SLJ STARRED REVIEW

BENNY AND PENNY in LOST AND FOUND!

by Geoffrey Hayes

It’s not even breakfast time but Benny is already in a bad mood. And when he sets out in the fog to find his missing hat, he leads himself and his sister Penny straight into... big trouble!

Once again Geoffrey Hayes displays his talent at showing finely articulated emotions, as two tiny mice give us a hugely valuable lesson in what it takes to be a leader.

$12.95978-1-935179-64-1

LC: 2014000649


LEVEL: K

★ BANK STREET BEST CHILDREN’SBOOKS OF THE YEAR

★ KIRKUS REVIEWS’BEST CONTINUING SERIES

BENNY AND PENNY in THE TOY BREAKER

by Geoffrey Hayes

Benny and Penny hide every toy and tell Cousin Bo he can’t play with them. Will the three mice find a way to play without something getting torn, ripped, or snatched away?

Bestselling author Geoffrey Hayes thrills us with this hilarious tale of tiny cousins who discover a game that can’t ever be ruined.

$12.95978-1-935179-07-8

LC: 2009038066

LEXILE LEVEL: BR GUIDED READING

LEVEL: H

★ THEODOR SEUSS GEISEL AWARD WINNER

★ IOWA GOLDFINCHAWARD WINNER

BENNY AND PENNY in THE BIG NO-NO!

by Geoffrey Hayes

Benny and his sister Penny know it’s wrong to sneak into someone else’s backyard but their mysterious new neighbor—or is it a monster?—may be a thief. They go snooping and discover a lot about themselves and…a new friend. Bestselling children’s artist Geoffrey Hayes enchants early readers with his charming and subtle storytelling. In this lively caper, the artist’s small-scale mice take on large-scale issues with enormous comics mastery.

$12.95978-0-9799238-9-0

LC: 2008036307


LEVEL: H


★ IOWA GOLDFINCH AWARD

BENNY AND PENNY in JUST PRETEND

by Geoffrey Hayes

How can Benny pretend to be a brave pirate when his pesky little sister, Penny, wants to tag along and is always asking for a hug? He tries to lose her, but when he does, he starts to feel a little lost himself. Penny proves her bravery and saves Benny from a bug. They hug as Benny explains he was only pretending she bugged him.

$12.95978-0-9799238-0-7

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“MS. MODAN’S OUTLANDISH STORY WILL HAVE KIDS HOWLING

WITH LAUGHTER. “

—BOOKLIST

“TOON Books blend art and words into a class act...these smart comics

help children master reading skills.”

—Scholastic Parent and Child

MAYA MAKES A MESS by Rutu Modan

In the midst of a family dinner with her scolding parents, Maya receives an unexpected invitation to dine with the Queen. Suddenly, her messy manners are put to the ultimate test and she begins to improvise her very own set of rules with uproarious results.

Filled with humor and exquisitely imagined detail, this book by Eisner Award-winner Rutu Modan is bound to turn every child into a voracious reader.

$12.95978-1-935179-17-7

LC: 2011050356


LEVEL: J

★ PARENTS MAGAZINE BEST EARLY READER OF THE YEAR


THE BIG WET BALLOON by Liniers

When her little sister, Clemmie, refuses to go out in the rain, Matilda sets out to teach her all the delights of a wet Saturday. But after her enthusiasm leads her to make a big mistake, it’s Matilda who will end up learning an unforgettable lesson.

The world-renowned cartoonist Liniers gives us a funny and sweet portrait of his daughters that is sure to become every beginning reader’s favorite story.

$12.95978-1-935179-32-0

LC: 2012047662


LEVEL: J

“A GRAPHIC NOVEL THAT KIDS WILL COMPLETELY UNDERSTAND.”

—BOOKLIST

NINA in THAT MAKES ME MAD!

by Hilary Knight

What makes Nina mad? Lots of things—lots of little, everyday things, frustrations that all children will recognize. But Nina knows how to speak her mind and that makes her feel much better.

In a series of humorous vignettes, Hilary Knight, the artist who brought the enormously successful Eloise to life, applies his magic to a text by veteran children’s book writer Steven Kroll, and brings to life a spunky character who will show young readers how to articulate their feelings.

$12.95978-1-935179-10-8

LC: 2011000802


LEVEL: J

★ THEODOR SEUSS GEISELHONOR BOOK


STINKY by Eleanor Davis

Stinky is a monster who loves pickles and possums but is terrified of people. When a new kid enters his swamp, this adorable little monster comes up with all sorts of crazy plans to scare him away. But Stinky quickly learns to conquer his fear, as he realizes that bats, rats, and toads aren’t the only friends you can find in the swamp.

This hilarious and heart-warming story by ferociously talented newcomer Eleanor Davis proves that even monsters can make new friends…warts and all!

$12.95978-0-9799238-4-5

LC: 2007943857


LEVEL: J

★ SLJ BEST COMIC FOR KIDS

★ NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARYSUMMER READING LIST

LUKE ON THE LOOSE by Harry Bliss

Luke looks on at the pigeons in Central Park, while Dad is lost in “boring Daddy talk,” and before you know it—LUKE IS ON THE LOOSE! He’s free as a bird, on a hilarious solo flight through New York City.

Harry Bliss, the renowned illustrator of many bestselling children’s books, finally goes on a solo flight on his own with a soaring story that will delight any young reader who has ever felt cooped up.

$12.95978-1-935179-00-9

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“I ONLY WISH IT HAD BEEN QUADRUPLE THE SIZE BECAUSE IT REALLY IS A GREAT BOOK AND SO

MUCH FUN TO READ.“

—SACRAMENTO KIDS BOOK REVIEW

BENJAMIN BEAR in FUZZY THINKING

by Philippe Coudray

Benjamin Bear does everything in his own funny way, whether it’s drying dishes on a rabbit’s back or sharing his sweater without taking it off.

In this series of gags starring a very loopy bear, Philippe Coudray creates a zany world that makes kids think and solve puzzles, drawing all readers into the game.

$12.95978-1-935179-12-2

LC: 2011000801


LEVEL: J



PATRICK in A TEDDY BEAR’S PICNIC

AND OTHER STORIES

by Geoffrey Hayes

Geoffrey Hayes delights young readers with these easy-to-read short stories about Patrick Brown, in a collection perfect for emerging readers.

Patrick is a puddle-jumping teddy whose biggest challenge is avoiding nap time...until Big Bear shows up!

$12.95978-1-935179-09-2

LC: 2010040209


LEVEL: J

“NEWLY INDEPENDENT READERS WON’T NEED ANY CONDIMENTS

TO GOBBLE IT DOWN.”

—KIRKUS REVIEWS

PATRICK EATS HIS PEAS AND

OTHER STORIES

by Geoffrey Hayes

Equal parts adorable and bratty, Patrick transforms daily routine into fun adventures. As this sweet bear keeps his parents on their toes from breakfast to bedtime, Patrick will also keep young readers coming back for more. Geoffrey Hayes, a Theodor Seuss Geisel Award-winner and the uncontested master of children’s comics, gives us four classic Patrick stories.

$12.95978-1-935179-34-4

LC: 2013931436


LEVEL: J



BENJAMIN BEAR in BRIGHT IDEAS!

by Philippe Coudray

Benjamin Bear walks on water, rides a square bicycle, and wears a fishbowl helmet under the sea. Told in the form of one-page comic strips, each of Benjamin’s adventures is a hilarious gag, a puzzle, a mini physics lesson, or sometimes all three. Of the first Benjamin book, Horn Book wrote, “Original, deep-down funny...steeped in the rare quality of imaginative kindness.” Kirkus called it, “A visually formatted joke book to inspire thinking as well as laughs.”

$12.95978-1-935179-22-1

LC: 2012022895

LEXILE LEVEL: BR GUIDED READING

LEVEL: M

“A visually formatted joke book to inspire

thinking as well as laughs.”

—Kirkus Reviews

“Patrick Bear is a great way for early readers to chuckle along with age-alike characters while reading on their own.”

—Books ‘N Bytes




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level 3 • LONG STORY DIVIDED INTO CHAPTERS

• BROAD WORLDS WITH SHIFTS IN TIME AND PLACE • 800+ WORDS IN LONG SENTENCES

chapter comics for advanced beginners

“A GLORIOUS SENSE OF EXCITEMENT AND SHEER FUN“

—FORBIDDEN PLANET INTERNATIONAL

OTTO’S BACKWARDS DAY by Frank Cammuso and Jay Lynch

Someone stole Otto’s birthday! When Otto and his robot sidekick, Toot, follow the crook, they discover a topsy-turvy world where rats chase cats and people wear underpants over their clothes. To get his presents back, Otto needs to solve a slew of backwards puzzles — but his greatest challenge comes at the journey’s very end. On this special day, will Otto discover something even better than cake or gifts?

$12.95978-1-935179-33-7

LC: 2012047661


LEVEL: M


★ JUNIOR LIBRARY GUILD SELECTION

OTTO’S ORANGE DAY by Frank Cammuso and Jay Lynch

When Otto the Cat meets a magical genie, he knows just what to wish for: he makes the whole world orange! At first, this new, bright world seems like a lot of fun, but when his mom serves orange spinach for lunch, Otto realizes that his favorite color isn’t the best color for everything. Fixing this mixed-up world won’t be easy, though, because Otto already used up his only wish. To save the day, Otto will need his family’s help, some quick thinking, and…a pizza?

$12.95978-0-9799238-2-1

LC: 2007941868


LEVEL: J

★ ASIAN PACIFIC AMERICAN LIBRARIANS ASSOCIATION

LITERATURE AWARD

★ JUNIOR LIBRARY GUILD SELECTION

THE SHARK KING by R. Kikuo Johnson

From the islands of Hawaii comes the electrifying tale of Nanaue, who has to balance his yearning for Dad’s guidance with his desire for Mom’s nurture.

Award-winning cartoonist R. Kikuo Johnson transports young readers to the lush, tropical shores of his native Hawaii. Emerging readers, fluent or not, will be thrilled when they experience the transformative powers of this stirring literary work.

$12.95978-1-935179-16-0

LC: 2011026592


LEVEL: N

★ PENNSYLVANIA YOUNG READER’S CHOICE AWARDS

★ HARVEY AWARD NOMINEE

MO AND JO FIGHTING TOGETHER FOREVER

by Dean Haspiel & Jay Lynch

Mona and Joey can’t stop fighting! When the Mighty Mojo decides to give his powerful costume to them, these argumentative twins fight so much they rip it in half. Now each one is only half as strong! Can Mo and Jo find a way to combine their powers, fight the evil Saw-Jaw and save their town? Two master cartoonists, writer Jay Lynch and artist Dean Haspiel, create a loving, tongue-in-cheek superhero tale where the kids’ biggest battle is just learning to get along.

$12.95978-0-9799238-5-2

LC: 2007943850


LEVEL: L

“IF YOU INTERACT WITH K-3 STUDENTS, YOU SHOULD NOT

BE WITHOUT THIS BOOKIN YOUR LIBRARY.“

—THE GRAPHIC CLASSROOM

ZIG AND WIKKI in SOMETHING ATE MY HOMEWORK

by Nadja Spiegelman & Trade Loeffler

Zig and Wikki land on a planet full of strange creatures like flies, frogs, and raccoons, just when it seems to be lunchtime! In their hilarious search for a pet, the two friends, imagined by Nadja Spiegelman and Trade Loeffler, go on adventures that are out of this world. Young readers learn about nature in our world thanks to the facts woven into every twist of the exciting plot. This innovative science-based early reader comic book, filled with bugs and hugs, is sure to please both boys and girls.

$12.95978-1-935179-02-3

LC: 2009028017


LEVEL: P


ZIG AND WIKKI in THE COW

by Nadja Spiegelman & Trade Loeffler

When alien pals Zig and Wikki lose their spaceship on Earth, their friendship is definitely in trouble.

In order to get home, they must travel through a farm and into a cow, picking up fun facts about ecology (and picking fights) along the way. Nadja Spiegelman and Trade Loeffler’s funny, science-based early-reader is packed with fast-paced adventure and facts about poop: what more could a young reader want?

$12.95978-1-935179-15-3

LC: 2011026676


LEVEL: K

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HANSEL & GRETELby Neil Gaiman & Lorenzo Mattotti

This all happened a long time ago, in your grandmother’s time, or in her grandfather’s. A long time ago. Back then, we all lived on the edge

of the great forest.

Neil Gaiman and Lorenzo Mattotti both remember the horror and fascination with which they read the Grimm Brothers’ “Hansel and Gretel.” The writer and the artist now join forces for a brilliant reimagining of one of humanity’s most enduring tales. Be brave, be bold, and keep your wits about you--Gaiman and Mattotti are

$16.95 TRADE: 978-1-935179-62-7 $29.95 DELUXE: 978-1-935179-65-8LEXILE LEVEL: 1030L

“IF THIS ISN’T THE DEFINITIVE EDITION OF ‘HANSEL AND GRETEL,’ IT’S ABSOLUTELY NECESSARY.”

—KIRKUS REVIEWS STARRED REVIEW

THE SECRET OF THE STONE FROG

by David Nytra

When Leah and Alan awaken in an enchanted forest, they have only each other and their wits to guide them. In a world full of pet bees and giant rabbits, they befriend foppish lions and stone frogs. Learning to overcome danger, they find their way home—and their independence.

Newcomer David Nytra’s breathtaking pictures break the boundaries of imagination, sending the reader on a wild flight of fantasy that tells a moving and universal coming of age story.

$14.95 978-1-935179-18-4 LC: 2011050431LEXILE LEVEL: GN 220 GUIDED READING LEVEL: K

★ SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL’S TOP TEN GRAPHIC NOVELS OF 2012

★ HARVEY AWARD NOMINEE

★ PENNSYLVANIA YOUNG READER’S CHOICE

AWARDS

★ ASSOCIATION FOR LIBRARY SERVICE TO CHILDREN’S GRAPHIC NOVELS

READING LIST 2013

★ THE NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY’S 2012 CHILDREN’S BOOK LIST OF 100 TITLES FOR READING AND SHARING

TOON GRAPHICS

“GAIMAN MAKES THE STORY’S HORRORS FEEL VERY REAL AND VERY HUMAN, AND MATTOTTI’S ARTWORK

IS GENUINELY CHILLING.”

—PUBLISHERS WEEKLY STARRED REVIEW

TOON Graphics are comics and visual narratives that bring text to life in a way that captures young readers’ imaginations and makes them want to read on—and read more. Children develop their aesthetic sense when they experience the relationship of text to picture in all its communicative power. Making meaning out of reading with the aid of visuals may be the best way to become a lifelong reader, one who knows how to read for pleasure and for information—a reader who loves to read.




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CAST AWAY ON THE LETTER A:a PHILEMON ADVENTURE

by Fred

Meet Philemon, one of France’s most beloved comic book adventurers!

On an ordinary day in the countryside, Philemon falls into a well on his father’s farm and lands... in the Atlantic Ocean?! He begins a wild and whimsical journey through a fantasy world as original as Alice’s Wonderland, as richly imagined as Little Nemo’s Slumberland, and as exciting to explore as Oz.

THESEUS AND THE MINOTAUR by Yvan Pommaux

Relive Theseus’s fantastic adventure as he comes face-to-face with the terrible Minotaur!

Son of both a god and a man, Theseus was destined for greatness. How did he become both the king of Athens and the creator of democracy? And why did he abandon Ariadne after she risked her life to save him? Thanks to the unique flair of writer and artist Yvan Pommaux, this classic tale is brought vividly to life in a glorious retelling of the original myth. A must for fans of Percy Jackson and mythology-inspired video games--it will captivate young readers and nourish their imaginations.

“IN A MARKET TEEMING WITH GRAPHIC-FANTASY TALES, THIS OFFERING IS REMARKABLY IMAGINATIVE

AND REFRESHINGLY DIFFERENT…

NOT SINCE CARROLL’S ALICE HAS THERE BEEN SUCH A MARVELOUS AND INCREDIBLE ADVENTURE.”

—KIRKUS REVIEWS STARRED REVIEW

$16.95 978-1-935179-61-0 LC: 2013047986LEXILE LEVEL: 870L GUIDED READING LEVEL: V

“A HANDSOMELY ILLUSTRATED INTRODUCTION TO A

CLASSICAL HERO.”

—PUBLISHERS WEEKLY

“AN IDEAL RESOURCE FOR THOSE LEARNING ABOUT THIS

MYTH FOR THE FIRST TIME.”

—BOOKLIST

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“IN COMICS, ALL THE ACTION TAKES PLACE IN THE READER’S IMAGINATION. READERS MAKE

CONNECTIONS, AND IT MAKES THEM WANT TO READ ON—AND READ MORE.”

—TOON BOOKS EDITORIAL DIRECTOR, FRANCOISE MOULY

$16.95978-1-935179-63-4

LC: 2013047612GUIDED READING LEVEL: T



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where lesson plans for all TOON titles are available• Awards and accolades on the back cover • Other like-leveled books promoted inside the back

cover• Distinctive TOON Books spine• Compact 6” x 9” format• Affordably priced at $4.99

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hardcovers are available as affordable paperbacks — an irresistible package for beginning readers, especially boys and

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Fourteen paperbacks across eight guided reading levels: the perfect way for ALL readers to TOON into Reading!™

SILLY LILLY AND THE FOUR SEASONS

SC: 978-1-935179-23-8GUIDED READING LEVEL: E

LITTLE MOUSE GETS READYSC: 978-1-935179-24-5

GUIDED READING LEVEL: F

CHICK AND CHICKIE PLAY ALL DAY!

SC: 978-1-935179-29-0GUIDED READING LEVEL: E

JACK AND THE BOXSC: 978-1-935179-30-6

GUIDED READING LEVEL: G

BENNY AND PENNY in JUST PRETEND

SC: 978-1-935179-26-9GUIDED READING LEVEL: G

BENNY AND PENNY in THE BIG NO-NO!

SC: 978-1-935179-35-1GUIDED READING LEVEL: H

BENNY AND PENNY in THE TOY BREAKERSC: 978-1-935179-28-3

GUIDED READING LEVEL: H

BENJAMIN BEARin FUZZY THINKING

SC: 978-1-935179-25-2GUIDED READING LEVEL: J

LUKE ON THE LOOSESC: 978-1-935179-36-8

GUIDED READING LEVEL: J

THE BIG WET BALLOONSPANISH EDITION

SC: 978-1-935179-39-9 GUIDED READING LEVEL: J

THE SHARK KINGSC: 978-1-935179-60-3

GUIDED READING LEVEL: N

OTTO’S ORANGE DAYSC: 978-1-935179-27-6

GUIDED READING LEVEL: K

ZIG AND WIKKI in SOMETHING

ATE MY HOMEWORK!SC: 978-1-935179-38-2

GUIDED READING LEVEL: K

MO AND JOFIGHTING TOGETHER FOREVER

SC: 978-1-935179-37-5 GUIDED READING LEVEL: L

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