by Aaron Renier (2005)
With an ensemble cast straight from a box of Animal Crackers, this is a delightful tale of ambition, morality, and self-discovery drawn in a decidedly beautiful fashion reminiscent of Richard Scary and Lewis Trondheim, yet utterly unique. Renier's fully-realized and compellingly adventurous narrative is at once both achingly naive and profoundly worldly. A remarkable debut, this tightly crafted novella is the real deal, and will charm your socks off.
Katie Cook
Gronk is a monster ... and not a very good one. Gronk tells the tale of a young monster who has turned her back on monsterdom (mostly because no one found her scary) and has become fascinated with humans. She moves in with her human friend Dale and her pets Kitty and Harli, a 160 lb. Newfoundland Dale wants to declare as a dependent to the IRS. Enjoy the first installment from this popular kids webcomic in a wonderful, full-color collection!
Kalikolehua Hurley
This jacketed picture book focuses on the breakout character, Maui (along with his magical tattoos), from the upcoming Disney Animation Studios' film, Moana.
Jane Chapman
Although Barry does not mind a few cuddles, he is tired of being smothered in hugs all the time and attempts to come up with a plan that will make him less cuddly.
Roy P. Mackal
Unsubstantiated sightings and encounters with unusual animals and creatures thought to be extinct are explored and evaluated in the light of present knowledge.