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  • Zig and Wikki in Something Ate My Homework: TOON Level 3

    Nadja Spiegelman, Trade Loeffler

    Paperback (TOON Books, Aug. 6, 2013)
    Zig and Wikki land on a planet full of strange creatures like flies, frogs, and raccoons, just when it seems to be lunchtime! Young readers learn about nature in our world thanks to the fascinating Wikki’s Fun Facts woven into every twist of the exciting plot. This innovative science-based early reader comic book is sure to please boys and girls.
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  • The Big Wet Balloon: TOON Level 2

    Liniers

    Hardcover (TOON Books, Sept. 10, 2013)
    Also available in Spanish as El globo grande y mojadoA Parents Magazine Best Book of the Year.When her sister, Clemmie, refuses to play in the rain, Matilda wants to teach her the delights of a wet Saturday. They end up learning an unforgettable lesson. Kirkus Reviews declared, "This warm and accessible story is sure to be a favorite."
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  • 3x4: TOON Level 1

    Ivan Brunetti

    Hardcover (TOON Books, Sept. 4, 2018)
    Annemarie and her clever classmates have to draw sets of twelve and use their imagination to come up with creative solutions. Young readers will delight in the counting game while learning the basics of multiplication. Star cartoonist Ivan Brunetti’s ingenious and fun-to-read comic turns everyone into a math whiz!
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  • Benny and Penny in Lights Out!: TOON Level 2

    Geoffrey Hayes

    Hardcover (TOON Books, Aug. 28, 2012)
    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!
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  • Otto's Backwards Day: TOON Level 3

    Frank Cammuso, Jay Lynch

    Paperback (TOON Books, Sept. 4, 2018)
    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?
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  • Written and Drawn by Henrietta: TOON Level 3

    Liniers

    Hardcover (TOON Books, Sept. 29, 2015)
    Also available in Spanish as Escrito y dibujado por EnriquetaA Junior Library Guild SelectionReading books is fun . . . but what about making them? Armed with new colored pencils, Henrietta's ready to try. Peek over her shoulder as she draws the story of a brave young girl, a three-headed monster, and an impossibly wide world of adventure. Whether read aloud to a toddler or discovered by a young reader, Liniers' celebration of the creative process is sure to make everyone want to bring out their pencils.Ricardo Siri Liniers, known as Liniers, is the author of Macanudo, a daily comic strip hugely popular in Argentina, now available in English. His US debut, The Big Wet Balloon, a TOON Book, was nominated for an Eisner Award and chosen as one of Parents' Top 10 Children's Books. He lives in Buenos Aires with his wife and three daughters, Matilda, Clementina, and Emma, whom he credits as inspirations for this book.
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  • Benny and Penny in Lost and Found!: TOON Level 2

    Geoffrey Hayes

    Hardcover (TOON Books, Sept. 1, 2013)
    Geoffrey Hayes, winner of the Geisel for Benny and Penny in the Big No-No!, tells the story of two tiny mice who learn what it takes to be a leader. School Library Journal declares, "Once again, Hayes has created a graphic novel that is inviting, relatable, but, most importantly, fun."
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  • Silly Lilly and the Four Seasons: TOON Level 1

    Agnes Rosenstiehl

    Paperback (TOON Books, Feb. 12, 2013)
    Lilly is a spunky little girl who delights in the pleasures of each season, peering inside shells in the summer and tasting different kinds of apples in the fall. A charming, subtle book by one of France’s premier children’s book authors, Lilly learns about the outdoors and introduces the youngest readers to the colors, words, shapes that arise in nature.
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  • Wordplay: TOON Level 1

    Ivan Brunetti

    Hardcover (TOON Books, May 2, 2017)
    Go "outside," "elsewhere," and down the "rabbit hole" with this hilarious introduction to compound words. Young readers will fall in love with the English language as they watch star cartoonist Ivan Brunetti put his sly spin on vocabulary. The lesson here? Even "homework" is fun when you let yourself play with the words.
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  • Otto's Orange Day: TOON Level 3

    Jay Lynch, Frank Cammuso

    Paperback (TOON Books, Aug. 6, 2013)
    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.
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  • Lost in NYC: A Subway Adventure: A TOON Graphic

    Nadja Spiegelman, Sergio García Sánchez

    Paperback (TOON Books, May 5, 2020)
    Also available in Spanish as Perdidos en NYC: una aventura en el metroThe sights . . . the sounds . . . the SMELLS! New York's crowded subway system is known for many things, but being easy on a lost kid isn't one of them. When Pablo gets separated from his new schoolmates during his first field trip in New York City, he doesn't know how he'll be able to find them again. Luckily, he has a little knowledge, a new friend, and the surprisingly approachable city itself to guide his way. This story features maps, archival photos, and fascinating facts to help readers explore the subway without ever having to get caught like Pablo in the mob of Times Square. It brings all the bustle and beauty of NYC to young readers around the world.This story is also available in Spanish as Perdidos en NYC: una aventura en el metro
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  • We Dig Worms!: TOON Level 1

    Kevin McCloskey

    Hardcover (TOON Books, April 14, 2015)
    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!
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