ABC SERIES
Published by Candlewick Press US / Nosy Crow UK
FEATURED BOOKS
PUMPKIN AND BEETLE SERIES
Pumpkin and Beetle is a delightful graphic novel series for young readers, featuring two vampire cat best friends and their hijinks around their spooky town.
Pumpkin and Beetle: Super Secret Garden
written and illustrated by Jannie Ho
Published by Holiday House
ISBN 9780823459636 Hardcover
In this adventure, Beetle has found something mysterious. To Pumpkin, this treasure looks like a pile of crumbs. They decide to bury it—and soon their whole town is covered in vines. This plant is hungry! Will they be able to save their town? Will curiosity get the better of these two cats?
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Pumpkin and Beetle: Two Vampire Cats
Written and illustrated by Jannie Ho
Published by Holiday House
ISBN 9780823459629 Hardcover
ISBN 9780823461585 Paperback
Meet Pumpkin and Beetle, two vampire cat best friends, as they explore their cozy-spooky town together in this early graphic novel.
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Ask the Doctor
Real Answers to 60 of your weirdest, wackiest Health Questions
written by Dr. Betty Choi, MD
Illustrated by Jannie Ho
ISBN 9781635868937 Paperback
Pediatrician Betty Choi gives honest answers to 60 curious questions in this kid-friendly Q&A, with easy-to-follow, fun comics by illustrator Jannie Ho. Topics range from "Grub, Guts, and Glorious Waste" to "Silly Senses" and "Coughs, Colds, and Conundrums."
Entertaining, accessible, and thoughtfully crafted, an excellent addition to any children’s medical reference collection."
―School Library Journal, starred review
FRY GUYS
Fry Guys is a graphic novel series about a team of three French fries: Waffles, Curly and Sweets.
Meet the Dino Nuggies: A Fry Guys Story
Written by Eric Geron, Illustrated by Jannie Ho
Published by Andrews McMeel
ISBN 9781524894320
Long ago, fries and dino nuggies lived together in golden, crispy harmony—until the nuggies mysteriously vanished from the menu. But thanks to cutting-edge snack science, they’re back and ready to rule the all-new Fry-assic Park!
OTHER BOOKS IN THE SERIES:
SHERLOCK ROACH: BUG DETECTIVE
Sherlock Roach is a Star chapter book series starring the detective duo, Sherlock Roach and his loyal partner Dr. Wormston.
Sherlock Roach and the Case of the Crunchy Crumb: A Star Chapter Book
Written by Joe McGee, Illustrated by Jannie Ho
Published by Simon Spotlight
ISBN 9798347101702 Hardcover
ISBN 9798347101696 Paperback
Sherlock Roach and his loyal partner Dr. Wormston are more than just a detective duo—they’re friends who always stick together. When a very important crumb vanishes without a trace, the pair hunts for clues throughout the insect underworld in a mystery that’s easy to follow, fun to read, and filled with laughs. Can they crack the case before all the crumbs disappear for good?
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The Lost Mitten
Written and illustrated by Jannie Ho
Published by Holiday House
ISBN 9780823453153
Rabbit and Mouse find a mitten! But who could it belong to? Join the two friends as they journey through the forest in this early reader comic.
*A Junior Library Guild Gold
Standard Selection!
*2023 ALA Best Graphic Novels for Children Reading List (Young Readers) Selection!
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Spring ABC
by Jannie Ho
Published by Candlewick Press
Part of the ABC series
ISBN 978-1536237689
A is for apple blossom, B is for bird, C is for caterpillar and X is for … eXtra eggs, of course!
This sturdy board book introduces simple spring words to get children excited about the start of the new season, with lots of cute baby animals and happy faces.
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Happy Chinese New Year!
A Festive Counting Story
Written and illustrated by Jannie Ho
Published by Crown Books for Young Readers
ISBN 9780593562970
Count to twelve with the zodiac animals as they get ready to celebrate Chinese New Year! Sweet, colorful illustrations introduce each of the zodiac animals as they bring special items to the celebration.
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Mitzi and the Big Bad Nosy Wolf
A Digital Citizenship Story
written by Teresa Bateman
illustrated by Jannie Ho
Published by Holiday House
ISBN 9780823445172
A clever lamb outsmarts a nosy wolf in this humorous fable about digital citizenship and internet privacy for young children.
Mitzi knows to keep personal information private. When a furry stranger named Rolf starts asking Mitzi questions about her name, where she lives, where her mom and dad work, and more, the clever Mitzi quickly devises a strategy to dispatch the nosy wolf using her dance skills!
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Bear and Chicken
written and illustrated by Jannie Ho
Published by Running Press Kids
ISBN 9780762462667
When Bear finds a chicken frozen in the winter snow, he brings it home to try to defrost it. As Chicken thaws-um, awakens-he fears that Bear is actually prepping to eat him. Oh no! Will Chicken become Bear's lunch? Or does Bear have a different plan in mind? Find out in this funny and clever friendship tale that teaches kids that things are not always as they seem, while learning a thing or two about making soup with a friend!
"A sweet tale of expectations upended." —Kirkus
“Generously sized characters in simple compositions will show well in a group setting, making this a storytime pleaser, and an easy recipe for vegetable soup will extend the warmth.”
— Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books
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ABC SERIES