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Super Amoeba
Jennifer L. Holm - 2011
Inspired by his favorite comic book hero, SUPER AMOEBA!, Squish has to navigate school (bullies! detention! Principal Planaria!), family (dad: Hates to wear a tie. Secretly listens to heavy metal in the car), and friends (Peggy-rainbows! happy all the time! and Pod . . . who's . . . well, you just have to meet him). Can Squish save the world—and his friends—from the forces of evil lurking in the hallways? Find out in Squish: Super Amoeba—saving the world, one cell at a time!
Chi's Sweet Home, Volume 1
Kanata Konami - 2004
When we found Chi it was clear to us she was completely distraught as she longed for the warmth and protection of her mother. Feeling sympathy for the little furball, we quietly whisked her away inviting her into our small apartment home... where pets are strictly not permitted. While we dread parting with her, there is no way she can stay.Little Chi is a happy and healthy litter-box trained kitten. And while she can be a little bit of a handful, she has been a great source of joy in our lives and a wonderful companion to our young son. Living with Chi has completely changed our lives, and we are sure she will have the same impact with whomever gives her a good home.
Bad Kitty Gets a Bath
Nick Bruel - 2008
The following are some items you will need for Kitty's bath: one bathtub, plenty of water, dry towels, a suit of armor, a letter to your loved ones, clean underwear (because stressful situations can cause "accidents"), an ambulance in your driveway with the engine running, and, oh, yeah, you'll also need Kitty…but good luck with that! Since its publication in 2005, BAD KITTY has captured the hearts of cat lovers and haters alike. This time Kitty is at her worst in this riotous how-to guide filled with bad smells, cautionary tales of horror, and hopefully by the end…some soap. The funniest of any of Kitty's adventures, though don't tell her that.
I Am Pusheen the Cat
Claire Belton - 2013
Birthday: February 18Sex: Female Where she lives: In the house, on the couch, underfootHer favorite pastime: Blogging, sleepingHer best feature: Her toe beans Her favorite food: All of themPusheen is a pleasantly plump cat who has warmed hearts and tickled funny bones of millions worldwide with her signature GIF animated bops, bounces, and tail wiggles. Now, Pusheen is ready to make the leap from digital to print in her first comic collection! Learn what makes her purr and find out why millions of people have already fallen in love with this naughty, adorable kitty. Featuring some of the most popular stories from Pusheen’s Tumblr and Facebook pages (plus a healthy serving of never-before-seen material), I Am Pusheen the Cat is a treat for cat lovers and comics fans alike.
Metamo Kiss: Volume 1
Sora Omote - 2007
His parents can switch bodies, and oddly enough, his aunt can switch with a cat When Kohamaru literally runs into Nanao, the girl of his dreams, they switch bodies--but Kohamaru discovers that she's in love with someone else. And as if that weren't enough, the someone else turns out to be Kohamaru's twin brother, Konatsu, who has the power to reverse their transformation...with his own kiss.
Comics Squad: Recess!
Jennifer L. HolmUrsula Vernon - 2014
Krosoczka * Dav Pilkey * Dan Santat * Raina Telgemeier * Dave Roman * Ursula Vernon * Eric Wight * Gene Yang *Wowza! Calling all kidz! Do you like comics? Do you like laughing till milk comes out of your nose?! Look no further--do we have the book for you! All your favorite comic creators are right here in this handy-dandy hilarious book! This all-star tribute to classic Sunday comics includes eight sidesplitting, action-packed stories about every kid's favorite subject--RECESS! With popular characters from Babymouse and Lunch Lady and brand-new soon-to-be favorite characters from superstars including Dav Pilkey! Raina Telgemeier! Gene Yang! and many more! Comics Squad also features Pizza Monsters! Secret ninja clubs! Aliens! Talking desserts! Dinozilla! Death-defying escapes! Bad guys! Good guys! Medium guys! Superheroes! Bullies! Mean girls! Epic battles! True love! Outlandish schemes! Evil plans! Fun! Jokes! Terrible puns! And other surprises that will tickle your funny bone! WARNING: THIS BOOK MAY CAUSE EXCESSIVE LAUGHTER AND POSSIBLE SILLINESS. No assembly required. (Pizzatron 2000 not included.)
Binky the Space Cat
Ashley Spires - 2009
He's really a house cat who has never left the family ?space station.? Unlike other house cats, Binky has a mission: to blast off into outer space (outside), explore unknown places (the backyard) and battle aliens (bugs). Binky must undergo rigorous training so he can repel the alien attacks that threaten his humans. As he builds his spaceship, he must be extremely careful with his blueprints - the enemy is always watching. Soon Binky is ready to voyage into outer space. His humans go out there every day and he's sure they need a certified space cat to protect them. But just as he's about to blast off with his co-pilot, Ted (stuffed mousie), Binky realizes that he's left something very important behind ... and it's not the zero-gravity kitty litter. In the first book in the Binky Adventure series, graphic-novel readers will delight in watching where this lovable and quirky cat's imagination takes him.
Monkey High!, Vol. 1
Shouko Akira - 2005
The school that she just transferred to is no exception. There's even a boy called Macharu Yamashita who reminds her of a baby monkey!It's hard enough fitting in at a new school while dealing with family problems.... Will Haruna remain jaded and distance herself from everyone around her? Or will Macharu win her over with his monkey magic?
FCBD 2014: Don Rosa's Uncle Scrooge and Donald Duck - A Matter of Serious Gravity
Don Rosa - 2014
In "A Matter Of Some Gravity" by fan favorite Don Rosa, saucy sorceress Magica De Spell turns Scrooge's life sideways - literally! - when she distorts the forces of gravity with a brand new magic wand! Then, in "The Sign Of The Triple Distelfink," lucky Gladstone Gander faces a 24 hour luck jinx and battles to hide it from a gloating Cousin Donald! Only ever published in the USA in underprinted mid-1990s editions, these Rosa classics are back like you've never seen them before!
Beauty is the Beast, Vol. 1
Tomo Matsumoto - 2003
Little does Eimi suspect the exciting romantic adventures that await her there! Eimi's fellow residents are a little bit crazy, but a whole lot of fun. They've got a secret mission planned for Eimi's new resident initiation and it has something to do with sneaking into the boys dormitory! Can Eimi pull it off without getting caught by one of the handsomest and cruelest boys in the dorm?
The Emperor and I, Vol. 1
Mato - 2016
One day something emerges from high school girl Kaho’s refrigerator—an emperor penguin, the largest of all penguins! When this emperor joins the household, fun and wacky antics with family and friends ensue!
Adventures in Cartooning: How to Turn Your Doodles Into Comics
James Sturm - 2009
. . a princess tried to make a comic. And with the help of a magical cartooning elf, she learned how – well enough to draw her way out of an encounter with a dangerous dragon, near-death by drowning, and into her very own adventure! Like the princess, young readers will discover that they already have the drawing and writing skills it takes to make a comic – they just need a little know-how. And Adventures in Cartooning supplies just that.
Good Night, Planet
Liniers - 2017
Planet befriends a dog, gobbles a cookie, and takes a leap into the unknown.
That Wolf-Boy is Mine!, Vol. 1
Yoko Nogiri - 2015
But on her first day of school, the school heartthrob Yū Ōgami blurts out, "You smell good!" Despite the hijinks, Komugi tries to adjust to her new school, but it’s not long before she stumbles across Yū dozing off under a tree. When she attempts to wake him up, he transformed…into a wolf?! It turns out that Yū is one of many other eccentric boys in her class year–and she’s the only one who knows their secret…!
THE GIRL LIVING ALONE (136 ALL COLOR PAGES)
Koichiro Matsushita - 2014
She won't let poverty beat her and lives with a positive attitude doing the best that she can everyday. Overview 2015 Made into an e-book for Kindle in Japan 2016 Due to the exceptional reception it received on Kindle, Takarajimasha, a Japanese publishing company, made it into a paper-based comic book → http://amzn.asia/ao7fGd9 2017 Made into an anime by the Japanese anime company SIGNAL.MD in the form of a "vertical anime" that is easy to watch on a smartphone. Promotional video → https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j2OUt... Note: This comic was created as an e-book that can be read easily on a smartphone or dedicated e-reader. ・136 full color pages ・Four panel comic ・This comic book is read in the same style as a book, that is left to right.