Funny

Nicola Slater – Hatch an Egg (Bobo and Pup-Pup)

It’s a bird. It’s a plane. It’s an egg falling from the sky? Best friends Bobo and Pup-Pup will discover what’s inside once it hatches. But wait…how will they help the egg hatch? Is it even an egg?

‘Hatch an Egg (Bobo and Pup-Pup)’ is a hilarious and relatable graphic chapter book illustrated by Nicola Slater for Random House will have kids ages 5 to 8 laughing out loud while gaining confidence in reading. Available for pre-order now!

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Carmen Saldana – Peggy the Always Sorry Pigeon 

Peggy is an apologetic pigeon. She always assumes she’s in the wrong. Even when she’s the one getting bullied. But Cynthia, an older female seagull, gives her the necessary skills to stand up for herself.

This hilarious tale illustrated by Carmen Saldana contains an important message about the importance of being assertive. Available this July from OUP.

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Susan Batori – High Five magazine

Fun cover illustration by Susan Batori for the February edition of High Five magazine.

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Susan Batori – Bug on a Rug

Pug is snug on his rug. But what happens when along comes BUG?! With a claim to the rug?! The two engage in a hysterical, rhyming battle of wits and strength until Slug asks the necessary questions and helps them find common ground.

With hilarious artwork by Susan Batori, ‘Bug on a Rug’ hits shelves this April from Sleeping Bear Press.

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Susan Batori – New York Times Bestseller!

EXCITING ANNOUNCEMENT!

Dan Brown’s first picturebook, ‘Wild Symphony’ illustrated by our very own Susan Batori debuted at #4 on The New York Times Bestseller List! (Children’s Picture Books)

Huge congrats & thanks to Dan Brown, Penguin Random House & Heide and her wonderful team at Sanford J. Greenburger Associates for making this such a collaborative, enjoyable & magical project!

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Sam Caldwell – Weird, Wild, Amazing!

Get ready for a whole new look at the world around you. You’re about to meet the weirdest, wildest and most amazing animals on the planet.

‘Explore Your World: Weird, Wild, Amazing!’ is packed with vibrant illustrations by Sam Caldwell which will make you laugh out loud and squirm in disgust!

Available now from Hardie Grant Egmont.

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Susan Batori – It Is a Tree

In ‘It Is a Tree’ a host of funny animals illustrated by Susan Batori play a party game. Blindfolded, they guess what’s in the room. Is it a wall? A rope? A fan? No. It’s an elephant!

Part of the award-winning I Like to Read® series by Holiday House, this engaging new title is available from April.

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Susan Batori – Wanted! Criminals of the Animal Kingdom

Meet some of the animal kingdom’s most wanted criminals! They’re all here in this hilarious book of animal case files illustrated by Susan Batori that include rap sheets, mug shots and reports of criminal activity. Available this March from Kids Can Press.

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Louis Ghibault – The Little Town of Marrowville

The Little Town Of Marrowville centers around two youngsters happy to be orphaned when their brutish father, a professional bully is ‘turned into mince’ by a sinister duo.

Written by Comedian, John Robertson, this darkly comic tale is packed full of superbly gruesome characters wonderfully brought to life by our super talented illustrator, Louis Ghibault.

Available this August from Penguin Random House.

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Susan Batori – If My Cat Could Talk

If My Cat Could Talk’ is a brand new personalized book with cattitude! Have fun customizing your copy with Susan Batori‘s brilliantly funny illustrations. Available now from I See Me!

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