New Releases by Ben Clanton

For Spider-Man, it's time to get ready for bed—but even super heroes have a bedtime routine! First up, it's dinner with a villain—meatballs fly, spaghetti slings, and it’s saucy chaos! Next, it's bathtime with a water-dwelling monster—time to blast a bad guy clean off the street! Don’t forget to brush your teeth and remind that villain they really need to floss more! When Spider-Man's checklist is complete, it's time for some well–earned rest. After all, even super heroes need to sleep. From pajamas to storytime, this is a bedtime adventure perfect for all Spidey and Marvel fans that no hero-in-training wants to miss!

Everyone's favorite super-powered manatee is back in an aquatic adventure from Ben Clanton, New York Times bestselling author of Narwhal and Jelly! Marlow the manatee still sleeps a lot, eats a lot, and toots a lot, but now he's super-powered! That's right, his super-smelly toots have even saved the day! Ever since venturing out of his safe saltwater bay with his bestie Goldie the goldfish, and his favorite superhero Aquaman, Marlow the manatee has had to put his new powers to the test. But when Aquaman's former sidekicks return and are out for revenge, these super sea creatures will be faced with a challenge that not even super-toots can solve. Ben Clanton, the creator of the blockbuster graphic novel series Narwhal and Jelly, returns with artist Cassandra Federman for even more fishy fun that is sure to make a splash!

The next five books in this bestselling early graphic novel series are now available in a hardcover box set. The perfect gift for hours of underwater fun! "Hilarious and charming. The most lovable duo since Frog and Toad." --Dav Pilkey, creator of the Dog Man and Captain Underpants series The Narwhal and Jelly books, starring happy-go-lucky, waffle-loving Narwhal and somewhat cynical sidekick Jelly, are delightfully silly graphic novels full of positivity, friendship and playful adventure. This fintastic hardcover collection includes the following five titles: Narwhal's School of Awesomeness Narwhalicorn and Jelly A Super Scary Narwhalloween Narwhal's Sweet Tooth A Waffle Lot of Love!

See below for English description. Les créateurs de renom Ben Clanton, Corey R. Tabor et Andy Chou Musser se sont associés pour créer un album illustré tout à fait original. Raconté en trois parties et complété par des informations factuelles sur les papillons, ce livre est idéal pour les enfants qui adorent La chenille qui fait des trous. Voici Papilio Polyxenes, le papillon du céleri! C'est une chenille adorable et hilarante qui est prête à rejoindre le monde et à devenir un papillon! Mais grandir est un processus complexe, et Papilio rencontre quelques difficultés alors qu'elle apprend à voler, à tomber et à se nourrir. Tout en évitant ses ennemis et en se faisant des amis, elle passe du stade de chenille à celui de chrysalide, puis de papillon... et surtout, elle apprend à croire en elle-même. Les auteurs-illustrateurs à succès Ben Clanton (Les aventures de Narval et Gelato), Corey R. Tabor, lauréat du prix Caldecott, et Andy Chou Musser (Plouf, le petit nuage), étoile montante de la littérature jeunesse, se sont associés pour créer un personnage volubile, ressentant toutes les émotions des grandes premières fois de la vie et vivant les expériences qui nous aident à découvrir notre force intérieure. A tale told in three parts by three friends! Powerhouse creators Ben Clanton, Corey R. Tabor, and Andy Chou Musser have come together to create a wholly inventive picture book. Introducing Papilio Polyxenes, the Black Swallowtail Butterfly! She's an adorable and hilarious caterpillar who is ready to join the world and become a butterfly! But growing up is a complicated work in progress, and Papilio encounters some hiccups as she learns to fly, fall, and feed. While avoiding foes and making friends, she transforms from caterpillar, to chrysalis, to butterfly...and most importantly, learns to believe in herself along the way. Told in three parts and complete with backmatter about butterflies, bestselling author-illustrator Ben Clanton (Les aventures de Narval et Gelato), Caldecott Honoree Corey R. Tabor, and rising star Andy Chou Musser (Plouf, le petit nuage) have come together to create an expressive character who exudes all of the emotions that accompany life's big firsts and the experiences that help us to discover our inner strength. Original Title: Papilio

A humorous collection of graphic novels for newly independent readers.

"The most lovable duo since Frog and Toad." —Dav Pilkey, bestselling creator of Dog Man and Captain Underpants The funny and adorable New York Times bestselling kids graphic novel series starring happy-go-lucky, waffle-loving Narwhal and somewhat cynical sidekick, Jelly. In this hilarious 10th book, Narwhal's PALentine's Day celebrations for Jelly go a little overboard! Includes bonus fun facts! Dive into three new stories with best buds Narwhal and Jelly! It's PALentine's Day and Jelly gives Narwhal a whaley nice card — but now Narwhal has no idea what to give him! One card isn't nearly enough, and soon Narwhal is flooding Jelly with gifts galore: waffles, a book about Jelly, more waffles, a song about Jelly . . . MORE waffles! Jelly is grateful, but would prefer the present of Narwhal's presence more than all of Narwhal's over-the-top displays of friendship. Can Narwhal realize what true friendship means before they go off the deep end trying to please their pal?

Mutant potato siblings Rot, Snot, and Tot embark on many spud-tacular adventures in this series of “delightful laugh-on-every-page” (Booklist on The Greatest in the World!) graphic chapter books from the bestselling creator of the Narwhal and Jelly books. The first three books are now available together in this paper over board boxed set! There’s no end to the hijinks Rot and his spuddies can get up to! In The Greatest in the World, Rot enters an epic contest with his brother, Snot, to determine the greatest in the world—as judged by their small fry little sister, Tot. From a muddy potato sack race to the sacred hot potato roll, the stakes to name the most spud-tacular sibling climb higher and higher! In The King of the World, Rot uncovers a shiny old crown and suddenly he feels powerful. He feels invincible. He feels like…the King of the World! And everyone has to do what the king says. But as the crown starts to go to Rot’s head, he must learn that with great power comes great re-spud-sibility… In The Sneakiest in the World, Rot forms a Super Secret Spy Squad to get back at Snot for always sneaking up and scaring him. But when the newly minted spies prove to be not all that sneaky, can they embrace their other special skills and pull off the ultimate mission to scare the snot out of Snot? This hilariously silly paper over board boxed set includes: The Greatest in the World! The King of the World! The Sneakiest in the World!

Take the plunge into this interactive picture book spin-off of the bestselling Narwhal & Jelly series starring everyone’s favorite anxious jellyfish. Help Jelly attempt to safely navigate through the dangerous ocean and this book — with hilarious results! Features a glow-in-the-dark cover! Did the title just say that this book is dangerous? Jelly doesn't do dangerous. Can you help Jelly find a way out? Just don't move a muscle or make any loud noises, okay? And definitely DON'T touch anything! While everything seems to come sunny-side up for Narwhal on their adventures, Jelly has more than a few worries about the many dangers out there in the ocean: sea serpents, pirate crabs, circus cannons, lost porcupines, and spiky things of any kind could be lurking around each turn of the page! In the tradition of interactive classics like The Monster at the End of This Book, Jelly has got to find a way out of this book, and it's up to the reader to help this little jellyfish . . . or not! WARNING: This book is dangerously fun!

See below for English description. Venez jouer avec Plouf, un gentil nuage aux nombreux sentiments, dans cet album illustré et interactif. Cette lecture plaira aux enfants qui ont aimé l'album Un livre d'Hervé Tullet. Plouf est un nuage bouffi qui se sent un peu seul, mais maintenant que vous êtes là, la fête peut commencer! Pouvez-vous aider Plouf à surmonter sa timidité? À jouer à faire semblant? Faites rire Plouf avec des grimaces, trouvez sa cachette, faites-lui un tape m'en cinq! Chaque page de cet album interactif et imaginatif est une occasion de jouer. En suivant les indications pour dire bonjour, applaudir, souffler, secouer, saluer ou faire une drôle de grimace, les jeunes lecteur-rices seront ravi-es de voir les effets de leurs actions sur Plouf. Tout au long du périple émotionnel de ce nuage attachant, les enfants acquerront des compétences socioémotionnelles comme l'empathie, les encouragements et la gentillesse, tout en apprenant à devenir un-e ami-e formidable! Prenez part aux aventures de Plouf dans un tout nouveau livre écrit et illustré par Ben Clanton, créateur des Aventures de Narval et Gelato, en collaboration avec Andy Chou Musser, un jeune créateur d'albums illustrés. Come play with Plouf! Meet a friendly cloud full of feelings in this interactive picture book for fans of Hervé Tullet's Press Here. Plouf is a puffy cloud who's a little lonely -- but now you're here, and the fun can begin! Can you help Plouf overcome their shyness? Play pretend? Make Plouf laugh with your funny faces, find their hiding spot, give them a high five! Full of imaginative and interactive fun, each page of this book offers a chance to play. By following cues to say hello, clap, blow, shake, wave, or make a funny face, young readers will be delighted to see the effects of their actions on Plouf. They'll learn social-emotional skills like empathy, encouragement, and kindness through Plouf's emotional journey -- and, along the way, they'll learn how to be a fantastic friend! Join Plouf's adventures in a brand-new book co-written and co-illustrated by Les aventures de Narval et Gelato creator Ben Clanton and up-andcoming picture book maker Andy Chou Musser. Original Title: Ploof

"¡Narval y Medu están de vuelta! Todos sabemos lo que le gustan a Narval los dulces, pero Medu empieza a preocuparse cuando ve que el colmillo de Narval empieza a lucir un poco amarillento y agrietado... Por suerte, nadie sabe más de higiene bucodental que su amigo Tiburón, con sus siete filas de dientes. Mientras tanto, Medu y Cangrejo intentan demostrarle a Narval que es normal tener días malos... ¿Podrán convencerlo de que no es necesario estar siempre contento? Otra aventura narvalástica de nuestro dúo favorito, con apariciones de personajes ya conocidos. Se mantiene el buen humor tan característico de la serie, y los datos informativos que van apareciendo a lo largo del libro."--Provided by publisher.

“The most lovable duo since Frog and Toad.” —Dav Pilkey, bestselling creator of Dog Man and Captain Underpants The funny and adorable New York Times bestselling kids graphic novel series starring happy-go-lucky, waffle-loving Narwhal and his somewhat cynical sidekick, Jelly. In this hilarious 5th book, Narwhal and Jelly spread some holiday cheer (and warm waffle pudding). Includes bonus fun facts! Dive into three new stories about Narwhal's favorite time of the year! It's the festive season in the world wide waters, and Narwhal is looking forward to cozying up with a good book, singing and partying with pod pals and enjoying some warm waffle pudding. But most of all Narwhal is excited about the arrival of the Merry Mermicorn! According to Narwhal, she's part mermaid, part unicorn and completely mer-aculous! Jelly is of course skeptical about the existence of the "Mira-Miny-What-A Corn" . . . even when he receives a mysterious present. It must be from Narwhal. Now Jelly has to get the perfect gift, but finding a present for someone as unique as Narwhal is no easy feat, even when you have six tentacles. How will Jelly ever come up with a whaley great gift for a best pal who spreads cheer all through the year?

See below for English description. Narval est une licorne de mer insouciante. Gelato est une méduse raisonnable. Les deux amis semblent peut-être ne pas avoir grand-chose en commun, mais ils aiment les gaufres, faire la fête et l'aventure, bref, tout ce qu'il faut pour que naisse une amitié aussi superbe qu'improbable. Suivez leurs péripéties et découvrez leurs réflexions candides dans ce roman graphique humoristique. Narwhal is a happy-go-lucky narwhal. Jelly is a no-nonsense jellyfish. The two might not have a lot in common, but they do they love waffles, parties and adventures. Join Narwhal and Jelly as they discover the whole wide ocean together. A wonderfully silly early graphic novel series featuring three short stories. In the first, Jelly learns that Narwhal is a really good friend. In the second, Narwhal and Jelly form their own pod of awesomeness with their ocean friends. And finally, Narwhal and Jelly read the best book ever -- even though it doesn't have any words...or pictures! A lovely nod to the joys of friendship, the benefits of working together and the power of imagination. Original title: Narwhal: Unicorn of the Sea (A Narwhal and Jelly Book #1)

In the hilarious ninth book of this blockbuster graphic novel series, Narwhal's sweet tooth leads to some very funny feelings! Dive into four new stories so sweet they'll make your teeth tingle! Everyone knows that Narwhal is a big fan of sugary treats but Jelly is shocked when Narwhal's tusk-tooth isn't looking so pearly white anymore and is feeling a little funny. It turns out, Narwhal has been using it as a "snack saver"! Thankfully, no one knows more about dental hygiene than Shark she has seven rows of teeth, after all! Meanwhile, Jelly and Crab try to show Narwhal that it's fine to frown if you're feeling down. Can Narwhal's friends convince the happiest creature in the ocean that it's okay to have a bad day?

Dive into four new stories about Narwhal and Jelly becoming substitute teachers. The two best friends come across an enthusiastic school of fish one morning. Unfortunately, their teacher, has come down with a cold, and class will have to be cancelled until Narwhal and Jelly volunteer to help.

When Jelly wonders what a unicorn is, Narwhal explains that they're pretty much narwhals of the land (!) - and then gets carried away with a grand plan to see one. With the help of Star, Narwhal's wish comes true in the wildest, weirdest way: Narwhal

A double helping of Narwhal and Jelly in a brand-new format! Join the underwater duo in this two-book graphic novel bind-up of their first two adventures — with extras like drawing guides, a superhero name generator and a pod pledge! "Hilarious and charming. The most lovable duo since Frog and Toad." —Dav Pilkey, creator of the Dog Man and Captain Underpants series A podtastic offering for new and old fans alike! This paperback bind-up of the first two Narwhal and Jelly titles (Unicorn of the Sea! and Super Narwhal and Jelly Jolt) is full to the brim with personality, hilarity and most importantly, waffles. Join Narwhal and Jelly on their very first meeting, all the way to them becoming superheroes!

Two spud siblings face off in a series of epic challenges in this first “delightful laugh-on-every-page” (Booklist) installment of a hilariously silly graphic novel chapter book series from the bestselling creator of the Narwhal and Jelly books. Rot is a mutant potato who wakes up feeling great, maybe even…the greatest in the world! But that only makes Rot’s brother Snot the grumpiest in the world. The only solution? An epic contest to prove who is the greatest once and for all, judged by the only impartial party they can find—their small fry little sister, Tot. But as the stakes get higher through the muddy potato sack race, sacred hot potato roll, and a hilarious laughing contest, their rivalry spirals out of control. Suddenly Rot’s not feeling so spudtacular anymore. Will this tater trio ever be able to determine who the greatest in the world really is?

See below for English description. Narval et Gelato s'amusent beaucoup en jouant avec des bulles. Malheureusement, Narval ne fait pas attention et éclate la bulle de Gelato avec sa corne! Trouveront-ils d'autres bulles pour jouer ensemble? Cet adorable livre tout carton met en vedette les amis préférés de l'auteur Ben Clanton, Narval et Gelato, dans une nouvelle aventure fabuleuse. Narval and Gelato are having tons of fun playing with bubbles together. Unfortunately, Narval isn't careful enough and pops Gelato's bubble with his horn! Will they be able to find more bubbles to play with? This adorable board book features Ben Clanton's favourite friend duo, Narval and Gelato, on yet another charming adventure. Original title: A Narwhal and Jelly Board Book: Bubbles

See below for English description. Narval a trouvé une couverture, mais elle n'est pas comme les autres. C'est une couverture qui peut servir à beaucoup de choses différentes. Quel usage Narval et Gelato vont-ils décider d'en faire? Les jeunes lecteurs peuvent maintenant retrouver Narval et Gelato dans un format tout carton! Narval has found himself a blanket, but it's no ordinary one. It's a blanket that can be made into many different things! What will Narval and Gelato decide to use it as next? Young readers can now enjoy Narval and Gelato in board book format! Original title: A Narwhal and Jelly Board Book: Blankie

“The most lovable duo since Frog and Toad.” —Dav Pilkey, bestselling creator of Dog Man and Captain Underpants The funny and adorable New York Times bestselling kids graphic novel series starring happy-go-lucky, waffle-loving Narwhal and somewhat cynical sidekick, Jelly. In this hilarious 6th book, Narwhal and Jelly become the coolest teachers in the world wide waters. Includes bonus fun facts! Dive into four new stories about Narwhal and Jelly becoming substitute teachers! The two best friends come across an enthusiastic school of fish one morning. Unfortunately, Mr. Blowfish, their teacher, has come down with a cold, and class will have to be cancelled . . . until Professor Knowell (Narwhal) and Super Teacher (Jelly) volunteer to help out! The first subject is Wafflematics, in which Narwhal and Jelly calculate the number of waffles needed to feed the class. That's what we're chalking about! Next up is a super-fun science scavenger hunt, followed by a game of "Tag! You're Awesome!" at recess. Narwhal's teaching methods may be unconventional, but with Jelly's help, the two teach (and learn) with their trademark positivity and humor. Before they know it, the day is over . . . but what grade will Narwhal receive from Jelly?

See below for English description. Quatre nouvelles histoires pour quatre fois plus de plaisir! Les meilleurs amis Narval et Gelato découvrent une école de poissons désertée par les enseignants. Ils décident alors de prendre les choses en main et d'aider. Le duo, très dynamique, enseigne les maths et les sciences (ou plutôt ce qu'ils croient être les maths et les sciences...) à leurs nouveaux élèves, et fait de la récréation une fête! Joignez-vous à ces joyeux compères pour apporter humour et légèreté à cette école en haute mer. Les lecteurs ne voudront surtout pas manquer le sixième tome de la série Les aventures de Narval et Gelato, de Ben Clanton, auteur classé au palmarès du New York Times. Four new stories means four times the fun! When best friends Narval and Gelato come across a teacher-less school of fish, they decide to step up to the plate and help. The dynamic duo get to work on educating their new students in math and science (or their own unique takes on them), and find a way to make recess a hoot! Join the pair as they bring their humour and lightheartedness to this deep sea school of fun. Readers won't want to miss New York Times bestselling author Ben Clanton's sixth volume of the famous Les aventures de Narval et Gelato series. Original title: A Narwhal and Jelly Book #6: Narwal's School of Awesomeness

¡Sumérgete en cuatro nuevas historias sobre Narval y Medu convirtiéndose en profesores suplentes! Estos dos mejores amigos se encuentran una mañana con un entusiasta banco de peces. Desafortunadamente, Mr. Globo, su maestro, se ha resfriado y la clase tendrá que ser cancelada... ¡hasta que el Profesor Nadamal (Narval) y la supermaestra (Medu) se ofrecen como voluntarios para dar la clase! La primera asignatura es Gofremáticas, en la que Narval y Medu calculan el número de gofres necesarios para alimentar a toda la clase. ¡Deliciosa! La siguiente hora será una batalla entre científicos y exploradores y luego, en el recreo, jugarán a una versión del pilla-pilla muy guay. Los métodos de enseñanza de Narval pueden ser poco convencionales pero, con la ayuda de Medu, los dos enseñan (y aprenden) con su positividad y humor característicos. Antes de que se den cuenta, el día habrá terminado... pero ¿qué nota le pondrá¡ Medu a Narval?