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  • Hansel and Gretel Standard Edition: A TOON Graphic

    Neil Gaiman, Lorenzo Mattotti

    Hardcover (TOON Graphics, Oct. 28, 2014)
    "If this isn't the definitive edition of Hansel and Gretel, it's absolutely necessary."—Kirkus Reviews, starred reviewBest-selling author Neil Gaiman and fine artist Lorenzo Mattotti join forces to create Hansel & Gretel, a stunning book that's at once as familiar as a dream and as evocative as a nightmare. Mattotti's sweeping ink illustrations capture the terror and longing found in the classic Brothers Grimm fairy tale. Gaiman crafts an original text filled with his signature wit and pathos that is sure to become a favorite of readers everywhere, young and old.Neil Gaiman is the best-selling author of short fiction, novels, comic books, graphic novels, audio, theater, and films for children and adults alike. His work has received many international awards, including the Newbery and Carnegie Medals, as well as Hugos, two Nebulas, a World Fantasy Award, four Bram Stoker Awards, six Locus Awards, and countless other honors. He is a pillar of modern fantasy writing. He has said that the story of Hansel and Gretel is what made him want to be a writer.Lorenzo Mattotti is an Italian comics and graphic artist living in Paris. A frequent contributor of covers for the New Yorker, he's recognized as one of the most outstanding international exponents of comics art. Mattotti won an Eisner Award for his graphic novel Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde. He collaborated with Lou Reed in re-imaging Edgar Allan Poe's The Raven.
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  • Luke on the Loose: TOON Level 2

    Harry Bliss

    Paperback (TOON Books, March 11, 2014)
    "A great little easy-to-read comic that everyone can enjoy."—Publishers WeeklyIn this Junior Library Guild selection, Luke looks at the pigeons while Dad is lost in "boring Daddy talk." Before you know it, Luke is as free as a bird, on a hilarious solo flight through New York City.
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  • Little Mouse Gets Ready: TOON Level 1

    Jeff Smith

    Paperback (TOON Books, Feb. 12, 2013)
    A Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor Book & A Junior Library Guild Selection.Will Little Mouse 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.
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  • The Shark King: TOON Level 3

    R. Kikuo Johnson

    Paperback (TOON Books, Sept. 1, 2013)
    Winner of the Asian Pacific ALA's Literature Award.From Hawaii comes the electrifying tale of Nanaue, who has to balance his yearning for Dad's guidance with his desire for Mom's nurturing. The New York Times declares this book "especially appealing to boys who long to be just like Dad."
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  • Jack and the Box: TOON Level 1

    Art Spiegelman

    Paperback (TOON Books, Sept. 1, 2013)
    A Publishers Weekly Best Children's Picture Book.Jack's new toy is full of surprises. Is it silly, scary . . . or something else entirely? In what School Library Journal called a "surefire hit," Pulitzer Prize-winner Art Spiegelman applies his out-of-the-box thinking to a story that has all the energy of a Jack-in-the-box!
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  • Mo and Jo Fighting Together Forever: TOON Level 3

    Jay Lynch, Dean Haspiel

    Paperback (TOON Books, Aug. 6, 2013)
    A Junior Library Guild Selection.Can Mo and Jo find a way to combine their powers, fight evil Saw-Jaw, and save their town? Two master cartoonists, writer Jay Lynch and artist Dean Haspiel, create a tongue-in-cheek superhero tale where the kids' biggest battle is just learning to get along.
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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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  • Chick & Chickie Play All Day!: TOON Level 1

    Claude Ponti

    Paperback (TOON Books, Feb. 12, 2013)
    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 and will just as surely turn reading into play.
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  • Tippy and the Night Parade: TOON Level 1

    Lilli Carre

    Hardcover (TOON Books, Feb. 11, 2014)
    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. Award-winning cartoonist Lilli Carré takes readers on a nocturnal adventure up a mountain, down a hole, and back home for endless bedtime enjoyment.
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  • Stinky: TOON Level 2

    Eleanor Davis

    Hardcover (Toon Books, Sept. 1, 2008)
    A Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor Book.Stinky is a monster who loves pickles and possums but is terrified of people. This hilarious and heartwarming story by ferociously talented cartoonist Eleanor Davis proves that even monsters can make new friends . . . warts and all!
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  • Nina in That Makes Me Mad!: TOON Level 2

    Steven Kroll

    Hardcover (TOON Books, Sept. 27, 2011)
    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.
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