Most Popular Books by James Kochalka

When Squirrelly Gray loses his two front teeth, the Tooth Fairy''s visit is just the beginning of a night of surprises for the squirrel in his gray, colorless world.

Magic Boy wanders drunkenly through a hallucinogenic nightmare world of Cancer Robots, softball showdowns, dance parties, time machines and injury.

A compilation of three graphic stories by James Kochalka that explore the complexity of seemingly simple things.

In a dangerously uncertain world, Kochalka plots a theoretical path to happiness. A Getting Things Done manual for cartoonists.

On his way to work, Magic Boy discovers an enchanted ring and starts an expedition to the North Pole.

The second adventure of an inept space hero and his talking backback on patrol.

In this third installment, the inept intergalactic hero and his talking backpack, confront the mustache of destiny.

Dr. Seuss’s iconic, original dynamic duo is back in graphic novel form—and this time, Sam-I-Am is going to show his grumpy pal that meeting new people isn''t scary! In fact, meeting new people is how you make new friends! There''s a new neighbor in town and Walter is NOT excited! Sam-I-Am thinks it''s time to make a new friend, but meeting people is scary and Walter doesn''t do scary. But Sam-I-Am is sure that being a good neighbor is great and might even make Walter happy! What does it even mean to be a good neighbor anyway? Sam-I-Am is about to make sure that Walter finds out!

"James Kochalka draws beautiful music.u0094 -- Nicholas Gurewitch, creator of The Perry Bible Fellowship "[Kochalka] brings the joy back to comics.u0094 -- Frank Miller, creator of Sin City and 300 "Easily my favorite comic James Kochalka''s ever done.u0094 -- Brandon Boyer, BoingBoing Offworld "Sure to solve the oncoming energy crisis, Kochalka is an unrelenting force the world will find hard to deplete. ... SuperF*ckers, his unexpectedly adorably profane comic, refuses to leave any stick in the mud in a bad mood."-- Hi-Fructose "Endearingly infantile... surprisingly poignant."-- The AV Club "Probably the perfect superhero book, as it appeals as much to people who love superhero books as it does to people who absolutely hate them."-- J. Caleb Mozzocco, Las Vegas Weekly "Secretly James Kochalka''s best comic? Nah, that''s not a secret."-- Joe "Jog"McCulloch, Comics Comics SuperF*ckers collects all four fan-favorite issues of James Kochalka''s beloved series, plus the all-new Jack Krak one-shot! Foul-mouthed, filthy-minded, and completely oblivious, these young u0096heroesu0094 do everything BUT fight crime _ they''re too busy getting high, hazing the new kids, playing video games, scheming to be team leader, and designing new costumes. A hilariously rude look at what super-powered teens would really be like, presented with Kochalka''s signature sweetness and charm, SuperF*ckers is an over-the-top super-sitcom with its mind in the gutter and its heart on its sleeve.

Eisner Award-winning cartoonist James Kochalka makes his Graphix Chapters debut with this laugh-out-loud mystery series! Get drawn into reading with Graphix Chapters! Graphix Chapters are ideal books for beginning and newly independent readers aged 6-8. With approachable page counts, easy-to-follow paneling, and artwork that supports text comprehension, these engaging stories with unforgettable characters help children become lifelong readers. Eisner Award-winning cartoonist James Kochalka brings his trademark humor to Banana Fox, an uproariously funny series from Graphix Chapters! Wowie Pow! The great detective Banana Fox is called back to duty to find a missing turtle. But the deeper he digs, the more he discovers, and it''s worse than he thought! The Secret Sour Society is back, and they''re mixing up a bunch of trouble. Can Banana Fox and his sidekick, Flashlight, put an end to the Secret Sour Society once and for all?

Presents the adventures of Peanutbutter, a hardworking office cat and Jeremy, a troublemaking crow who lives in the tree outside ot Peanutbutter''s window.

Eisner Award-winning cartoonist James Kochalka mixes up another silly and spunky adventure for Banana Fox, the smoothie-sipping sleuth! Get drawn into reading with Graphix Chapters! Graphix Chapters are ideal books for beginning and newly independent readers aged 6-8. With approachable page counts, easy-to-follow paneling, and artwork that supports text comprehension, these engaging stories with unforgettable characters help children become lifelong readers. Eisner Award-winning cartoonist James Kochalka returns with another uproariously funny caper for Banana Fox to sniff out in this critically acclaimed series from Graphix Chapters! Booie Hoo! Banana Fox''s late fees have landed him in library jail! And when a familiar foe is found around town and a giant book-eating robot is unleashed, it looks like Sharyanna and William need to step in to save the day. The junior detectives put their heads together, but when their investigation runs cold, an unlikely hero emerges and proves his own sleuthing skills! But without Banana Fox''s help, can the trio put Sour Grapes Jr. behind bars for good?

The Glorkian Warrior isn''t the brightest bulb in the box, so it''s good he''s got his trusty talking backpack to advise him as they set out on a perilous journey to deliver a pizza. The pizza''s got clams and peanut butter on it, so it''s not clear who''s going to want it, but deliver it they will. With bright, lively illustrations and classic pratfalls, this graphic novel for kids is 112 pages of super icky gross-out humor and ludicrously bad decisions— in other words, The Glorkian Warrior Delivers a Pizza by James Kochalka is a winner.

Dr. Seuss’s iconic, original dynamic duo is back—and this time, Sam-I-Am is going to show his grumpy pal the world beyond green eggs and ham in their own chapter book graphic novel! Sam-I-Am''s grumpy best pal Walter is missing out on the great big world but Sam-I-Am is determined to make sure he doesn''t miss a thing! After all, that''s what best friends are for. Walter doesn''t know what the big deal is—sure, it might be nice to have a green eggs and ham picnic on a hike, but doesn''t Sam-I-Am know about all of the bugs? And the flowers that make you sneeze? Or the rivers that block your way? No, Walter is not a fan of the outdoors, he certainly is not. And nothing Sam-I-Am will do or say will change his mind. Too bad for Walter, Sam-I-Am is always up for a challenge! With brand-new illustrations and easy-to-follow paneled storytelling, this graphic novel is an excellent bridge for kids transitioning to chapter books—a must-have for young readers and Dr. Seuss fans alike.

"The best little ghost in the world," and his pet ghost, Squiggle, are back in their most delicious adventure yet! It''s a new delightful romp for young readers and families from the award-winning imagination of Vermont''s first Cartoonist Laureate, James Kochalka. Johnny Boo creates an incredible Ice Cream Computer that can turn anything into delicious ice cream. Old toys that you don''t want to play with anymore? Ice cream! Clods of dirt and grass? Ice cream! It works great... until Squiggle decides to turn himself into ice cream! Then: Johnny Boo time travels to the future, where the Mean Little Boy tries to add him to his butterfly collection. Can Squiggle save the day, or will everyone get turned into ice cream??

Banana Fox returns for another silly and spunky adventure in this laugh-out-loud series by Eisner Award-winning cartoonist James Kochalka! Get drawn into reading with Graphix Chapters! Graphix Chapters are ideal books for beginning and newly independent readers aged 6-8. With approachable page counts, easy-to-follow paneling, and artwork that supports text comprehension, these engaging stories with unforgettable characters help children become lifelong readers. Eisner Award-winning cartoonist James Kochalka returns with another uproariously funny caper for Banana Fox to sniff out in this critically acclaimed series from Graphix Chapters! Oopsie Doo! Banana Fox has a real mess on his hands this time! When the jail is left in ruins and Sour Grapes is on the run, Banana Fox has very few clues to work with to find him. He''s coming across a number of red herrings, so it''s clear that something fishy is going on... With the help of Sharyanna, William, and Sour Grapes Jr. (?!), can Banana Fox get to the bottom of this caper, or will the baddies run wild forever?

A collection of comics featuring Pinky and Stinky, two fat little piglets who are also brave astronauts.

"Kochalka channels his inner child as well as any comic book creator who has ever lived." -- Timothy Callahan, Comic Book Resources "Kochalka''s work makes me feel like I did when I was six years old. He brings the joy back to comics."-- Frank Miller, creator of Sin City, 300, and Batman: The Dark Knight Returns "A novel mix of photographs and illustration, this unique little gem is chockfull of giggles... With its vivid palette and rampant silliness, this work should enrapture young readers. Effervescently bizarre."-- Kirkus Reviews "Do four-year-olds need an oddball, absurdist, semisurreal, homemade comic book in their lives? Indie stalwart Kochalka thinks so, and he may just convince you... If it sounds as though it were hatched in Kochalka''s backyard playing with his family, there''s an excellent chance that''s the case. But through Kochalka''s guerilla, one-man-and-a-pen style of creation, it magically captures the exact sense of zaniness often discovered in such a playtime and found in some of the best TOON Book titles... and with huge panels and spare dialogue that will amuse kids and adults, it''s also the rare graphic novel that makes an excellent read-aloud."-- Booklist "Kochalka''s off-beat humor works perhaps even better here than it does in his Johnny Boo books. He''s found just the right blend of sarcasm, silliness, and action to appeal to both child readers and to adults reading this with their kids ... An excellent choice for school and public library collections."-- Snow Wildsmith, School Library Journal''s Good Comics For Kids From the fertile mind of James Kochalka (Johnny Boo, Pinky & Stinky) comes an all-new fantasy adventure for all ages! Meet the Dragon Puncher, a cute but ruthless kitty in an armored battle suit, dedicated to defeating dangerous dragons wherever they may be. The Dragon Puncher and his would-be sidekick Spoony-E (a fuzzy little fellow armed with a wooden spoon) confront a gigantic, drooling dragon and have a ridiculous, hilarious brawl. Boldly combining Kochalka''s signature cartooning with hilarious photography, Dragon Puncher is also a unique visual treat. Kids will go nuts for this goofy backyard adventure.