Introducing I Can Read Comics, a new early reader line that familiarizes children with the world of graphic novel storytelling and encourages visual literacy in emerging readers.One day, a bored little fish journeys up to the surface of the ocean, where it meets the sun. A wonderful friendship blooms… Only, right in the middle of their fun, the sun starts to set! Fish and Sun is a powerful story about newfound friendship by Sergio Ruzzier....

Follow the graceful and tidy—mostly!—morning routine of a cheeky, charming new character, from two-time Geisel-winning author-illustrator Sergio RuzzierWake up, wash your hands and snout, soak in the bath, and pick out the perfect outfit—it’s time to get ready with Rosie!Follow one piglet as she prepares for her day, step by careful step. Where is she going, neat as a pin? Just wait and see!With an endearing new porcine star and his signature offbea...

A full-color picture book from award-winning creator Sergio Ruzzier, The Real Story is a hilarious, imaginative whodunit in which Cat and Mouse debate the truth behind a broken cookie jar, which makes for a perfect read-aloud story.Cat has found a broken cookie jar.How did it happen?And where are the cookies?With his signature brilliant humor and eccentric characters, Sergio Ruzzier draws the line b...

From award-winning creator Sergio Ruzzier, an oddball "squirrel" forges his own path in this comical picture book about being yourself.Custard the Squirrel, aren't you a duck?Will you please quack?Will you do anything you don't want to do?"NO!" said Custard the Squirrel.From the brilliant mind of author-illustrator Sergio Ruzzier comes this delightfully wacky story about rejecting others' expectations of who you should be and b...

Let’s read comics! I Can Read Comics is an early reader line that familiarizes children with the world of graphic novel storytelling and encourages visual literacy in emerging readers.Fish loves his pebble collection, but he wishes for more so he goes on a journey to find some. What he doesn’t expect is to make a new friend along the way!Fish and Clam is a Level One I Can Read Comic, perfect for shared reading with young readers n...

In this delightful picture book, meet two sisters who may be little, but are brave and clever enough to defeat the hungry shark that crashes their tea party.Mama and Papa are away for the afternoon, so sisters Sadie and Flora decide to throw a fancy pretend tea party in their garden by the sea.When the girls are joined by a surprise guest -- an odd-looking fisherman who wolfs down their cake -- they quickly realize something is not quite right. Is ...

Let’s read comics! I Can Read Comics is an early reader line that familiarizes children with the world of graphic novel storytelling and encourages visual literacy in emerging readers.It’s time for dinner, but when Fish finds a new friend instead, who knows what games are in store? Fish and Worm by Sergio Ruzzier is a playful story about unlikely friendship and changing the status quo.Fish and Worm is a Level One I Can Read Comic...

Let’s read comics! I Can Read Comics is an early reader line that familiarizes children with the world of graphic novel storytelling and encourages visual literacy in emerging readers.When a tiny wave grows bigger and bigger, what’s a fish to do? Fish and Wave by Sergio Ruzzier is a playful exploration of what it really means to go with the flow.Fish and Wave is a Level One I Can Read Comic, a simple story for shared reading.

Fox and Chick don't always agree. But Fox and Chick are always friends. With sly humor and companionable warmth, Sergio Ruzzier deftly captures the adventures of these two seemingly opposite friends. The luminous watercolor images showcased in comic-book panel form will entice emerging readers, while the spare text and airiness of the images make this early chapter book accessible to a picture book audience as well.

From the bestselling author of The Quiet Book comes an honest and touching new picture book about the ups and downs of friendship.Walter and Xavier are best friends. They do everything together! But then…quietly…slowly…Xavier becomes best friends with someone else. Walter goes from feeling hurt and left out to feeling confused and angry to feeling just plain lonely. Until one morning he wakes up feeling a tiny bit hopeful. That day, while out for a hike by...

From acclaimed and beloved creators Cynthia Rylant and Sergio Ruzzier comes a cozy and quirky picture book that reminds us of all the wonderful things we have to be thankful for.We give thanks for apple treesand bushes filled with roses.We give thanks for nice warm soupand fires to warm our toeses.Follow two sweet friends as they zip around town talking to all their pals about the things they love. The pair may even have a plan...

In the second book of this lauded series, Fox and Chick are off on three new adventures involving a boat ride, a mysterious box, and an early morning trip to see the sunrise. Despite the antics ensuing from their opposite personalities, the contradictory duo always manages to find a happy center. This early chapter book in comic-book form is perfect for emerging readers, while the sweet and funny characters and captivating art hold appeal for picturebook audiences as well.