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.

Praise for Fish and Sun

Publishers Weekly Best Book of 2021

Kirkus Best Book of 2021

Junior Library Guild Selection

4 Starred reviews from Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, School Library Journal, The Horn Book

From award-winning creator Sergio Ruzzier comes a stunning and timeless picture book that's perfect for young readers embarking on new experiences, from their first days of school to visiting new places, moving away, and beyond.

Bianca the polar bear loves the things she knows--her mom, the snow, the cold.

But then Bianca meets a beautiful butterfly, who leads her to an unfamiliar world that is different from everything she's ever experienced. Through curiosity and wonder to discomfort and homesickness and back, Bianca discovers that she may also love the things she doesn't know...yet.

Two-time Geisel Honoree Sergio Ruzzier's distinctive illustrations illuminate Bianca's journey as she leaves the blues and greens of her arctic world and enters a lush landscape filled with warmth and color.

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 new to graphic novel storytelling.

Praise for Fish and Friends

A Geisel Honor

Publishers Weekly Best Book of the Year

Kirkus Reviews Best Book of the Year

Junior Library Guild Selections

Five starred reviews (from Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, School Library Journal, and The Horn Book)

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 new to graphic novel storytelling.

Praise for Fish and Friends

A Geisel Honor

Publishers Weekly Best Book of the Year

Kirkus Reviews Best Book of the Year

Junior Library Guild Selections

Five starred reviews (from Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, School Library Journal, and The Horn Book)

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, a simple story for shared reading.

Praise for Fish and Sun

Publishers Weekly Best Book of the Year

Kirkus Best Book of the Year

Junior Library Guild Selection

4 starred reviews (from Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, School Library Journal, and The Horn Book)

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, a simple story for shared reading.

Praise for Fish and Sun

Publishers Weekly Best Book of the Year

Kirkus Best Book of the Year

Junior Library Guild Selection

4 starred reviews (from Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, School Library Journal, and The Horn Book)

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.

Praise for Fish and Sun

Publishers Weekly Best Book of 2021

Kirkus Best Book of 2021

Junior Library Guild Selection

4 Starred reviews from Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, School Library Journal, The Horn Book

Join the dynamic duo as they learn to appreciate their differences: 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 seemingly opposite friends.

- Teaches a lesson about accepting and cherishing our differences through sweet and funny characters as they embark on silly adventures
- Luminous watercolor illustrations in comic-book panel form entice emerging readers, keeping them engaged and wanting more.
- Sergio Ruzzier is a Sendak Fellow whose work has been lauded by the Society of Illustrators, Communication Arts, and the Society of Publication Designers.

This hilarious, rollicking read was an NPR Best Book of the Year, a New York Times Notable Children's Book, and a Boston Globe Best Book of the Year.

With spare text and airy images, this early chapter book is also accessible to a picture book audience.

- Great family and classroom read-aloud book for endless giggles
- Perfect for children ages 5 to 8 years old
- Ideal for early and emergent readers
- Add it to the shelf with books like There Is a Bird on Your Head! by Mo Willems, Mercy Watson to the Rescue by Kate DiCamillo, Hi! Fly Guy by Tedd Arnold.

In the tradition of Frog and Toad, this critically acclaimed early reader series features Fox and Chick--two unlikely friends who, despite their differences, always manage to find a way to get along. In this fourth book in the series, Fox and Chick climb a tree, build a bookcase, and catch snowflakes!

HILARIOUS, LAUGH-OUT-LOUD FUN: This unlikely duo will have readers rolling with laughter as they follow along with their antics!

PERFECT FOR NEW READERS: The universal characters, humor, and comic-style layout make this series ideal for newly independent readers.

AWARD WINNING: The first book in the series was awarded a Geisel Award honor for most distinguished book for beginning readers by the American Library Association. It was also a New York Times Notable Children's Book.

KIDS LOVE GRAPHIC NOVELS: This series will appeal to visually oriented readers as well as new readers who are eager to tackle graphic novels.

Perfect for: Parents, Educators and librarians, Grandparents

In the tradition of Frog and Toad, this critically acclaimed early reader series features Fox and Chick - two unlikely friends who despite their differences always manage to find a way to get along. In this third book in the series, Fox and Chick have a sleepover, search for a lost hammer and throw a surprise party that unexpectedly surprises everyone. The universal characters, humor and comic-style layouts make it ideal for both the picture book audience and emerging readers.

- BUDDY BOOKS ARE PERENNIAL: From Frog and Toad to Elephant & Piggie to Ivy & Bean, kids of all ages respond to books about friendship.
- PERFECT FOR NEW READERS: The universal characters, humor, and comic-style layouts make it ideal for both the picture book audience and emerging readers.
- AWARD-WINNING: The first book in the series won a Geisel Award Honor for the most distinguished book for beginning readers by the American Library Association. It was also a New York Times Notable Children's Book and appeared on many Best Book of the Year lists.
- KIDS LIKE GRAPHIC NOVELS: This series will appeal to kids who are visually oriented readers as well as new readers who are eager to tackle graphic novels.

Perfect for:

- Parents, caregivers, and grandparents
- Teachers and librarians
- Fans of Frog and Toad, Elephant & Piggie, Bink & Gollie, Charlie & Mouse, and Barkus

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.

Painted seascapes in rich colors warm the early reader comic's minimal text, and small details--Fish sleeps underwater with a small pillow--will draw laughter. (Publishers Weekly)

Fish and Sun is a Level One I Can Read Comic, a simple story for shared reading.

Junior Library Guild Selection

An ALSC Graphic Novel Reading List Title

In the tradition of Frog and Toad, this critically acclaimed early reader series features Fox and Chick - two unlikely friends who despite their differences always manage to find a way to get along. In this second book in the series, Fox and Chick go on three adventures involving a boat ride, a mysterious box, and an early morning trip to see the sunrise. The universal characters, humor and comic-style layouts make it ideal for both the picture book audience and emerging readers.

- BUDDY BOOKS ARE PERENNIAL: From Frog and Toad to Elephant & Piggie to Ivy & Bean, kids of all ages respond to books about friendship.
- PERFECT FOR NEW READERS: The universal characters, humor, and comic-style layouts make it ideal for both the picture book audience and emerging readers.
- AWARD-WINNING: The first book in the series won a Geisel Award Honor for the most distinguished book for beginning readers by the American Library Association. It was also a New York Times Notable Children's Book and appeared on many Best Book of the Year lists.
- KIDS LIKE GRAPHIC NOVELS: This series will appeal to kids who are visually oriented readers as well as new readers who are eager to tackle graphic novels.

Perfect for:

- Parents, caregivers, and grandparents
- Teachers and librarians
- Fans of Frog and Toad, Elephant & Piggie, Bink & Gollie, Charlie & Mouse, and Barkus

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 between truth and fiction in this exuberant whodunit. It's important to know the real story, but what is the best story?

Opposite personalities attract for these two unlikely friends: 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 different personalities, the contradictory duo always manages to have fun together.

• 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 picture book audiences as well.
• Inspires conversation about accepting and appreciating each other's differences.
• Sergio Ruzzier is a Sendak Fellow whose work has been praised by the Society of Illustrators, Communication Arts, and the Society of Publication Designers.

Sweet and funny characters and appealing art are the backdrop for an important lesson in appreciating the differences among friends.

• Great read aloud book for family or elementary story time
• Books for kids ages 5-8
• Books for early and emergent readers

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.

Painted seascapes in rich colors warm the early reader comic's minimal text, and small details--Fish sleeps underwater with a small pillow--will draw laughter. (Publishers Weekly)

Fish and Sun is a Level One I Can Read Comic, a simple story for shared reading.

Junior Library Guild Selection

An ALSC Graphic Novel Reading List Title

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 being unapologetically, authentically you. Simple, universal, and hilarious, this rollicking read-aloud is an ode to free spirits everywhere.

With its steady repetition, this is practically a how-to manual on patiently combating relentless ignorance. Yet it is as much about believing someone when they tell you who they are as it is a guide for dealing with the rodents of the real world. Soft artwork rendered in pen and ink and watercolor deftly highlight the features and body language of both of the main characters. --Kirkus Reviews (Starred Review)

A boy and a dog embark on an out-of-this-world adventure in this whimsical picture book from award-winning author-illustrator Sergio Ruzzier.

This is the story of a boy and his dog.

Or is it a dog and his boy?

Either way, it's a playful story of friendship and adventure