Moldy mozzarella, it was every mouse's worst nightmare! My old friend Creepella von Cacklefur called me one night and ordered me to join her for the weekend at her family's spooky castle. And before I could say "boo!" she'd mouse-napped me! Now I was stuck in the gloomiest, eeriest castle I'd ever seen. Even worse, I was surrounded by Creepella's creepy family! Oh, would I ever escape back to my safe, cozy mouse hole in New Mouse City?
If laughter is what you're after, you'll love this masterpieceof mirth. Garfield's tenth collection of hilarious Sunday comics showcasesthe feisty fat cat in all his glory--and gluttony!
The magical friendship shared by Calvin and his stuffed tigerHobbes has endeared them to millions of fans in their comic stripappearing in more than 800 newspapers and in millions of books. Nowtheir friendship endures in a full-color collection of Sundaycartoons and original art done for the book, all fit for a lazySunday afternoon. Whether visiting other planets as Spaceman Spiff,transmogrifying into a dangerous dinosaur, or just hanging aroundwith Hobbes, Calvin's adventures display a showcase for themasterful art of Bill Watterson. The enlarged format of full-colorSunday illustrations provides more room for all the action andimagination inherent in each Calvin and Hobbes enterprise. Readerswill delight in pages enlivened with the bright color images ofthis precocious pair embroiled in all kinds of predicaments.Watterson engages readers of all ages with the seemingly endlessimagination of Calvin, tempered by the more thoughtful Hobbes. TheCalvin and Hobbes Lazy Sunday Book will provide many lazy Sundayafte
This new format, crafted specifically for younger readers,features the original Tintin graphic novel plus brand-new content.Go "behind the scenes" with the true story about people, places andantiquities that Hergé drew from, filled with fun facts, lots ofpictures, and easy-to-read text! In this adventure: A sequel toCigars of the Pharaoh, Tintin follows a mysterious lead to China onthe trail of a smuggling ring. Will Tintin find the criminalmastermind?
In the world that Calvin and his tiger Hobbes share, treasurescan be found in the most unlikely places, from the outer regionswhere Spaceman spiff travels to the rocks in the backyard - thiscurious duo roams their world in search of fortunes (andmisfortunes!) to be experienced. Whether Calvin and Hobbes areblasting off on another interplanetary adventure or approachingwarp speed on a downhill wagon ride, their capers are reparteeconsistantly charm and refresh their readers' days. On his own,Calvin is prey to the insidious killer bicycle, is the arbiter ofthe dad poll, is the creator of a legion of snowmen who provide anincisive social commentary, and Hobbes is always there as theperfect companion. Watterson's talen is evidenced by the range ofthought provoking emotions the strip encompasses in addition to thelaughs it induces: the loyalty and friendship between Calvin andHobbes, the challenge of being a patient parents, and the sardonicviewpoint of a cynical six-year-old ("I'm a 21st-century kidtrapped
In a tenth anniversary celebration, the creator of "Calvin andHobbes" discusses the art of cartooning, explains how he createshis immensely popular comic strip, and presents his favoritemoments from the series's ten years. Original. 1,500,000 firstprinting.
Artist Liz Climo has charmed her fans with her comic world of whimsical animal characters, where everyone from grizzly bears, dinosaurs, rabbits, and anteaters grapple with everyday life with wit and humor. Through her comics, we discover that an armadillo can dress for Halloween, a dinosaur can be a loving parent ... and a rhino can squeeze orange juice! This new collection features more than 100 of her comics, starring her beloved characters in all kinds of funny situations, from celebrating holidays to helping friends.
Emily's uniquely strange homeschool syllabus includes . . . 1.Time Travel 101 2. Advanced Spy Photography 3. Bonnet Basics 4.Great-Aunts Through the Ages 5. Intro to Germ Theory 6. Care andFeeding of 'Squito Fish 7. Fundamentals of Black Rock 8. SpiderwebEmbroidery 9. Historical Contemporary Felines 10. Pop Quizzes11. Foodstuffs of the 1790s 12. Thwarting Ancestral Enemies 13.Techniques in Parallel Universe Management